11 128 - Information Technology and the US Labor Market

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Combines economic theory, econometric studies, workplace case studies, and pieces of cognitive psychology to examine the impact of computerization on U.S. employment and wages. Topics include computers' impact on demands for particular labor force skills, globalization and trade, the organization of work within firms and industries productivity, and the extent to which computers are useful in education.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 14.01

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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