Labor Economics I

Instructor:
James P Ziliak
731
Credits:
3.0
001
Building:
Business and Economics Bldg
Room:
Rm.233
Semester:
Fall 2022
Start Date:
End Date:
Name:
Labor Economics I
Requisites:

Prereq: ECO 601 or consent of instructor.

Class Type:
LEC
3:00 pm
5:30 pm
Days:
M

The theory and estimation of the demand for and the supply of labor are introduced. Topics include demographic changes, minimum wages, retirement, and secular trends in labor force participation. The concept of human capital is examined, including applications to income distribution. Theory and evidence on the structure of wages in the U.S. is considered. Topics include compensating wages and race and gender differences.

The theory and estimation of the demand for and the supply of labor are introduced. Topics include demographic changes, minimum wages, retirement, and secular trends in labor force participation. The concept of human capital is examined, including applications to income distribution. Theory and evidence on the structure of wages in the U.S. is considered. Topics include compensating wages and race and gender differences.

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