Economics and Gender Economics and Gender is an introduction to using the tools of economics to understand gender-related issues. In the first part of the course we will review economic models of the household, fertility, and labor supply and discuss how they help us interpret long-term trends in marriage and divorce, fertility, and women’s labor-force participation. In the second part of the course we will study economic models of wage determination and focus on explanations of, and policy remedies for, earnings differentials by gender. The final part of the course will focus on new research in economics on gender-related topics.   (ECON 0155) 3hrs. lect.

Introduction to Regression Analysis In this course regression analysis is introduced. The major focus is on quantifying relationships between economic variables. Multiple regression identifies the effect of several exogenous variables on an endogenous variable. After exploring the classical regression model, fundamental assumptions underlying this model will be relaxed, and further new techniques will be introduced. Methods for testing hypotheses about the regression coefficients are developed throughout the course. Both theoretical principles and practical applications will be emphasized. The course goal is for each student to employ regression analysis as a research tool and to justify and defend the techniques used. (MATH 0121; and ECON 0111, (formerly ECON 0210) ECON 0150 or ECON 0155)

Population Economics In this course we will use an economic perspective to analyze changes in fertility, mortality, marriage, and household structure in both industrialized and developing countries.  We will explore how these changes interact with labor markets, poverty, inequality, urbanization, migration and the status of women using the theoretical and empirical tools of applied economic analysis.  Students will engage in data-driven projects to study demographic behavior.  Experience with statistical analysis is strongly encouraged.

Tanya Byker

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This course is a very easy A. Unlike other easy As, I felt like the material I was learning was important. The lectures were interesting and engaging, and I actually looked forward to the readings. I'd recommend this course. 

This course is one of my favorite classes I have taken at Midd. Heavy reading as we had readings every class but they were valuable. Professor Byker was extremely enthusiastic about the subject and were very accommodating to everyone's needs. 100% recommend.

Professor Byker is an amazing professor who is extremely passionate about regression and is able to teach the material very well. I felt like she made challenging concepts easy because of how well they were explained. Her office hours were extremely helpful for finishing the problem sets. Additionally, I really enjoyed the research aspect at the end that allowed me to apply what I learned to an economic related topic of my choice.