Hoffman and Averett introduce a broad range of topics in an accessible manner, applying basic economic analysis. Contemporary social, racial and economic issues are examined, using a unique mix of sto
Hoffman (economics, U. of Delaware) and Maynard (education and social policy, U. of Pennsylvania) compile 10 chapters that address the economic and social consequences of teen pregnancy in the US. The
The transformation of women's lives over the past century is among the most significant and far-reaching of social and economic phenomena, affecting not only women but also their partners, children, a
