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ECON314: Labour Economics
The major focus of this unit is the use of economic theory and applied economics to analyse and evaluate the operation of the labour market and governments' labour market policies. Data and empirical studies from Australia and other countries is used to illustrate theories. Students are introduced to techniques enabling them to test contrasting models of the labour market and government policy, and critically assess results available in the literature. Indicative topics include: labour supply; demand; wage determination; efficiency wage theories; job search; personnel economics; trade unions and wage bargaining; theory of discrimination; and labour market outcomes of immigrants.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Stephane Mahuteau |
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| NCCW(s): | ECON240 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Economics |
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