New Historical Perspectives on Women and Economics
Chassonnery-Zaïgouche, Cléo / Forget, Evelyn L. / Singleton, John
The articles in this special issue cover the history of women in the economics profession, a largely male-dominated academic field. Contributors explore the many ways in which women have contributed to economics, particularly the careers that women have made (or not made) while confronting discouragement and discrimination. By placing the status and role of these women in historical contexts, the authors seek to enrich our understanding of eco...