ECN 432E - Labor Economics

Course Objectives

The main objective of this course is to introduce a variety of topics in labor economics.

Course Description

Students will become proficient in evaluating economic, political-economic and socio-economic aspects of labor as a resource. More specifically;

• Evolution of labor as a resource in production
• Workers’ labor force participation decisions
• Development of human capital
• Labor demand
• Unemployment and income assistance programs
• Determination of wages.
• Economics of labor unions
• Government Involvement in labor markets
• Impact of immigration on labor market
• Discrimination in the labor market