The Male-centric Biases of Economic Models

Maria Floro discusses the importance of understanding both market and non-market sectors to address global economic challenges. She highlights the role of gender in economic models, revealing biases in assumptions. The video examines household economics, labor market discrimination, and the connection between household roles and labor market participation, emphasizing the need for comprehensive data collection.

What are the various forms of discrimination that can occur in the labor market?

How has the collection of time use survey data evolved in the last 40 years?

What connection exists between unpaid work and paid work according to the text?