ECO 701 - ISSUES IN THE LABOR MARKET

Institution:

Goldey-Beacom College

Subject:

Economics

Description:

The course addresses current issues in the labor market. It includes analysis of the demand and supply of labor on different levels, minimum wage, the composition of the labor force and its growth over time, investment in human capital, returns to education, earnings inequality with international comparison, labor market discrimination and policies to eliminate it, and labor unions and their effectiveness. The course is a mixture of theory, applications, and data analysis. Students will be asked to examine different issues, gather data and analyze it, evaluate different policies used and express their opinions.Prerequisite: MAT598 or equivalent.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gbc.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 998-8814

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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