14 64 - Labor Economics and Public Policy

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Provides an introduction to the labor market, how it functions, and the important role it plays in people's lives world-wide. Topics include supply and demand, minimum wages, labor market effects of social insurance and welfare programs, the collective bargaining relationship, discrimination, human capital, and unemployment. Completion of or concurrent enrollment in 14.03 or 14.04 recommended.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 14.30 or permission of instructor

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

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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