ECON 3315 - Labor Economics

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University of Central Arkansas

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Description:

An elective for majors and minors in economics and business administration, this course applies the elementary tools of economics to the unique characteristics and problems of the labor market. It considers both the demand (employer) and supply (employee) sides of the market to gain an understanding of the impacts of both government programs and private decision making. Specific topics include analysis of the labor force and labor supply, short- and long-run labor demand, wage determination, human capital theory, migration, labor-market discrimination, life-cycle patterns of work, and the effects of unions. The method of instruction is lecture/discussion. Prerequisite: ECON 2321. On demand.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uca.edu

Phone Number:

(501) 450-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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