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Research School of Economics · ANU College of Business and Economics
This course provides advanced discussion of theoretical and empirical models of labour markets. The topics to be covered are: labour supply, including determinants of labour market participation and hours of works; labour demand; labour market equilibrium and wage determination; compensating wage differentials; investments in human capital and returns to education; earnings distribution; labour mobility; labour market discrimination; role of unions; incentive pay; and unemployment. In each topic, relevant theory and empirical research will be examined.
Assessment may consist of a Final Exam, mid-semester exam(s), quizzes, assignments, oral presentations or some combination thereof. See the Class Summary for details.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
130 hours in total over the semester consisting of lectures, tutorials/workshops and private study time. (130 hours in total)
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