Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - ECON 381 D100

Labor Economics (3)

Class Number: 2937

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 15, 2023
    Fri, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 201 with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Analysis of the economics of the labor market with particular emphasis on the roles of skills, technology, discrimination, market power, family life, and public policy in determining wages and working conditions. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

The goal of this course is to develop the skills to apply a systematic approach to analyzing important labour market issues. This approach includes developing appropriate theoretical frameworks (e.g. supply and demand; human capital theory; compensating differentials), learning to apply them to specific institutional contexts (unregulated markets; highly regulated markets; centralized bargaining) and incorporating data and empirical evidence.

Grading

  • Assignments 25%
  • Midterm 35%
  • Final Exam 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

D. Benjamin, M. Gunderson, T. Lemieux and W.C. Riddell, Labour Market Economics, McGraw Hill, 9th edition, 2021.
ISBN: 9781259654848

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Please note that, as per Policy T20.01, the course requirements (and grading scheme) outlined here are subject to change up until the end of the first week of classes.

Final exam schedules will be released during the second month of classes. If your course has a final exam, please ensure that you are available during the entire final exam period until you receive confirmation of your exam dates. 

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.

***NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.