Course Catalog - 2017-2018

     

ECON 415 - LABOR ECONOMICS

Long Title: LABOR ECONOMICS
Department: Economics
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): ECON 200 OR ECON 301 OR ECON 370
Description: Empirical evidence and theories relating to several features of labor markets. Topics covered may include fertility, health, criminal behavior, labor force participation, hours of work, education and training, geographical and inter-firm labor mobility, static and dynamic labor demand, unions, discrimination, government intervention in labor markets, and "hedonic" equilibria in labor markets. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: ECON 515. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ECON 415 if student has credit for ECON 515.