Spring 2018 - ECON 381 D100
Labor Economics (3)
Class Number: 1914
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 23, 2018
Mon, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Jane Friesen
friesen@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3403
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Prerequisites:
ECON 201 or 301; 60 units.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Analysis of the economics of the labor market with particular emphasis on wage determination, the concept of full employment, and manpower policies. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course surveys a number of topics in labour economics, including the factors underlying the rising labour force participation rate of women, the effects of legislation such as minimum wages and overtime regulation on wages and employment, the determination of wage rates paid to different individuals, the economics of education, discrimination in the labour market, and other selected topics as time permits.
Grading
- Midterm 25%
- Assignments 25%
- Final 50%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
D. Benjamin, M. Gunderson, T. Lemiuex and W.C. Riddell, Labour Market Economics, McGraw Hill, 8th edition, 2017
Department Undergraduate Notes:
*** NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***
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