The Oxford Handbook of Women and the Economy

This comprehensive collection offers a rigorous examination of how women's economic realities have transformed, analyzing everything from labor force participation and wage gaps to household decision-making and policy impacts. The essays systematically review economic theories, track key trends, and critically assess empirical research to map the landscape of women's economic progress and persistent challenges. Readers will find a thorough investigation of how economic forces shape women's lives across education, career trajectories, and financial security.

What distinguishes this handbook is its commitment to identifying not just what we know through existing research, but more importantly what remains unknown—highlighting the critical unanswered questions that should guide future scholarship. The collection serves as both an authoritative reference for understanding women's economic status and a roadmap for where research must go next. For anyone seeking to grasp the complex interplay between gender and economic systems, this work provides the analytical tools and evidence-based perspective needed to engage meaningfully with one of today's most pressing social and economic issues.