Alte FriedmanFeminist economics is all about focusing on the factor of gender within the complex processes of economics. Previously a rather neglected element of world economics, these 4 books shed light on major forces that affect vast numbers of people.
The goal? Improving the conditions for both genders towards an equal environment for our children and future leaders.
#1 Pitch Like a Girl by Ronna Lichtenberg
 | Despite the stereotype perception instilled in the title, I discovered the book is filled with hands-on advice on how to approach specific situations. At the same time, it deconstructs the perceptions of gender when it comes to business, making an amazing insight into the feminist business theory. |
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#2 Gender and Risk-Taking by Julie A. Nelson
 | The book Gender and Risk-Taking makes three contributions. First, it questions whether the belief that men and women have distinct risk preferences is backed up by high-quality, practical evidence. The answer turns out to be__? |
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#3 If Women Counted by Marilyn Waring
 | This is a powerful analysis of modern economics revealing how women’s work in the home, as well as work involved in taking care of the sick and the elderly is excluded universally from economic theory. |
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#4 Gender, Development, and Globalization by Lourdes Beneria
 | This book aims to demonstrate theoretical, empirical, and methodological proof that feminist economics is the most effective way of creating and promoting sustainable and equitable development globally.The author seeks to prove how climate change, food crises, poverty, vulnerability to financial shocks, and inequalities can be addressed by the implementation of feminist economic policies. |
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