Economics 341 - Labor Economics

Spring
2016
01
3.00
Ina Ganguli
M W 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
63548
Choice-theoretic model of labor-leisure choice. Returns to education and
occupational choice. Demand for labor. Minimum wages. Changing income
distribution. Effect of household structure and tax system on income
structure. Labor market discrimination. Compensating wage
differentials. Unions. Prerequisite: ECON 203
Pre Req: RES-ECON 202orECON203 Department Consent Only: Students must attend class and sign up on in-class waiting list to be considered for enrollment.
Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.
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