Ec 465 Labor Economics

This course investigates the determinants of wages, the decision to work, the reasons demographic groups fare differently in the labor market, and sources of unemployment. Also considers current developments in labor markets of increasing wage inequality, globalization, declining unionization, and widespread use of new technologies.

Credits

4

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered for graduate-level credit as Ec 565 and may be taken only once for credit.

Prerequisite

Ec 201; Ec 311 or Ec 415 or consent of instructor.