Professor Ailsa McKay, who was known not only for her work as a feminist economist but also her influence on Scottish social and economic policy, died in 2014 at the height of her academic career and impact on public life. Organised around the key themes of Ailsa McKay s work, this collection brings together eminent contributors to argue for the importance of making women's roles and needs more visible in economic and social policies.

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Feminist Economics and Public Policy "presents a uniquely coherent analysis of key issues including gender mainstreaming, universal childcare...