ECON 175 CM - Labor Economics

This is an introductory survey of modern labor economics. The first part of this course develops simple models of labor demand and supply. These analytical tools are then used to analyze the determinants of earnings inequality, including issues such as human capital accumulation, labor market discrimination, unionization, and worker-firm contractual arrangements.

Prerequisites: ECON 101 CM and ECON 120 CM

Offered: Every year

Credit: 1

Course Number: ECON175 CM