Economics of Work and Pay: Theory, Institutions, and Evidence
ECON 315
Spring 2008 not offered
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This course provides an in-depth exploration of modern labor economics. Using the tools of economic analysis, we investigate the determinants of work and pay. Topics include productivity and labor demand, employment contracts, unemployment, unions, inequality, human capital, and models of discrimination. Issues of race, gender, and class enter into the discussion. We will rely on a combination of economic theory, empirical evidence, and institutional detail to address labor market problems and related policy questions. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Quantitative Reasoning
Students gain experience in working through mathematical models of labor market interactions and analyzing data describing labor market outcomes.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON301 |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (ECON) |
Major Readings:
Jacobsen & Skillman, LABOR MARKETS AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS
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Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm and final, problem sets and possibly a short paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students who complete ECON 315 cannot receive credit towards the econ or MECO major for ECON 215, or vice versa depending on your needs for major credit. |
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