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Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - ECON 881 G100

Labor Economics (4)

Class Number: 3012

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 835.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Theoretical analysis of labor in the context of a national resource. Critical examination of the aspects of quantity, quality, allocation and utilization of human resources. Topics given particular attention include labor force participation, structural employment, human capital, incomes policies and the concept of an active manpower policy.

COURSE DETAILS:

Econ 881 is a graduate course in labor economics. The goal of this course is to introduce students to different research areas in empirical labor economics. The course also aims to familiarize students with econometrics methods used in applied microeconomics as well as develop the basis for conducting their own research. Covered topics include education, health, institutions, and development, environment, and crime.

Grading

  • In-class participation 15%
  • In-class presentation 25%
  • Referee report 25%
  • Research proposal 35%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

None

RECOMMENDED READING:

Mostly Harmless Econometrics: An Empiricist’s Companion. Princeton University Press. 2009. Authors: Angrist, Joshua D., and Jörn-Steffen Pischke.

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.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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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.