Gender and macroeconomics

Abstract

This document discuses on gender analysis of macroeconomics underscores both how gender relations permeate macroeconomic concepts and how macroeconomic indicators only measure a portion of total economic activity, with important consequences for unpaid care work, household well-being, and the accurate evaluation of macroeconomic policies. To help participants undertake a gender-aware investigation of macroeconomics, the module introduces and elaborates on some key aspects of macroeconomics, including social accounting frameworks, the circular flow of income and product, domestic absorption, the multiplier, the accelerator and two-gap analysis.