Gender

What it is and why it is important

Gender research investigates how gender influences social structures, economic opportunities, and political dynamics. It also examines how social norms, values, and institutions perpetuate gender inequality.

Our research helps in developing policies and interventions that promote gender equity and inclusion in various sectors of society.

Key research topics in this field include:

  • Gender disparities in income, education, and employment.
  • The impact of gender on health outcomes and access to resources.
  • The role of gender in shaping social and political institutions and policies.

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Does Increasing Financial Access to Contraception in the U.S. Reduce Unintended Pregnancies? Evidence from the M-CARES Randomized Controlled Trial at Two Years

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Shaking the Traditional Order: Women’s Conversion to New Christian Churches in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Episode #62: Beatrice Cherrier on the Evolution of Economic Thought

Featured Episode In Gender

August 24, 2026
Economics is shaped by more than theories and data. Economic historian Béatrice Cherrier discusses how measurement, professional hierarchies, gender inequality, and methodological choices have influenced thinking about inequality, policy, and the discipline itself.