ECON-390 Economics of Labor Market Policy

This course is an introduction to the basic models and empirical strategies used to study labor economics and related public policy and institutions. Topics include labor supply and demand, taxes and transfers, unemployment, education and job training, discrimination and associated affirmative action and diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, wage inequality, minimum wage laws, social mobility, labor unions, household decision making, flexible work arrangements, and automation.

Maximum Enrollment

Standard Course (40)

Credits

1

Prerequisite

ECON-166