ECON 7070 - Labour Economics PG
| Career: | Postgraduate Coursework |
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| Units: | 3 |
| Term: | 4310 |
| Campus: | North Terrace |
| Contact: | Up to 3 hours per week |
| Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
| Available for Non-Award Study: | Check with School |
| Assumed Knowledge: | ECON 7011 |
| Incompatible: | ECON 3504 |
| Assessment: | Case study, tutorial participation, essay and final exam |
| Syllabus: |
This course is designed to introduce students to economic models of the labour market, both theoretical and empirical. Illustrations from current policy debates are used. After completing this course, students will be able to describe key features of the labour market, analyse models of the labour market in order to make predictions concerning the impact of public policy recommendations, and evaluate existing data relating to these predictions. Topics include the supply of labour and accumulation of human capital; the demand for labour in competitive and non-competitive markets; the determination of equilibrium wages; wage discrimination; labour unions; and policies such as minimum wage laws, welfare reform, and trade. |
Course Fees
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| 4310 | Tue 14/03/2023 | Thu 23/03/2023 | Fri 05/05/2023 | Fri 09/06/2023 |
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Class Details
| Enrolment Class: Tutorial | |||||||
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| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 11038 | TU02 | 5 | 4 | 6 Mar - 3 Apr | Monday | 1pm - 2pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class |
| 24 Apr - 5 Jun | Monday | 1pm - 2pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | Note: This class is for offshore / interstate students only. Where this requirement is not met, students risk being removed from this class. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled. | |||
| 11941 | TU01 | 15 | 3 | 8 Mar - 5 Apr | Wednesday | 1pm - 2pm | Ligertwood, 228, Teaching Room |
| 26 Apr - 7 Jun | Wednesday | 1pm - 2pm | Ligertwood, 228, Teaching Room | ||||
| Automatic Enrolment Class: Lecture | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 13953 | LE01 | 25 | 12 | 28 Feb - 4 Apr | Tuesday | 12pm - 2pm | Marjoribanks, 126, SANTOS Lecture Theatre |
| 25 Apr - 6 Jun | Tuesday | 12pm - 2pm | Marjoribanks, 126, SANTOS Lecture Theatre | ||||
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