ECON 315 - Labor Economics

Institution:

Western Colorado University

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Description:

The central questions in the field of labor economics are how wages are determined, and why a market economy provides such a vast range of possible rewards to human labor. To answer them, this course examines the role of market forces (the supply of and demand for labor) as well as that of social, political, and economic institutions. Prerequisites: overall GPA of 2.500 or higher, or department chair permission; ECON 202; ECON 201 recommended.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.western.edu

Phone Number:

(970) 943-0120

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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