Middlebury

ECON 0480

Labor Economics

Labor Economics
This seminar will explore the economics of labor markets from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. Topics covered include: labor force participation, wage determination, welfare and minimum wage policies, education and on-the-job training, compensating differentials, dual labor markets, inequality and discrimination, unions, immigration, employment relations, and household bargaining. (ECON 0255 required; ECON 0211 strongly recommended)
Subject:
Economics
Department:
Economics
Division:
Social Sciences
Requirements Fulfilled:
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Sections in Fall 2013

Fall 2013

ECON0480A-F13 Seminar (Matthews)