12460 (v.4) Economics (Labour) 570

Area:

School of Economics and Finance

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Key developments in labour markets and labour economics, search theory, internal labour markets, efficiency wage theory, education, training, disequilibrium models, wage equations, wage policy and migration.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - demonstrated an understanding of modern labour economics and the way in which it is applied in the public policy environment knowlege of key labour market issues, especially in the East Asian region, understood the nature of the dominent paradigm in labour economics and how it is applied to specific labour market issues, will have understood the main empirical methods used by labour economists. Critically evaluated mainstream labour economics by drawing, in particular, on the insights provided by other theoretical modles, can access and utilise current sources of data on labour market issuesm. Participated in and facilitated debates and discussions on important labour market issues. Summarised and critically evaluated relatively complex journal articles on labour economics and labour market issues.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Bosworth, D., Stromback, T. and Dawkins, P, (1996). The Economics of the Labour Market, London, Addison Wesley Longman, Ehrenberg, R., and Smith, R, (1997), Modern Labour Economics: Theory and Public Policy, 6th ed, New York, Harper Collins, King, J.E.,(1990), Labour Economics: An Australian Perspective, Melbourne, Macmillan, Norris, K., (1996), The Economics of Australian Labour Markets, 4th ed, Melbourne, Longman Cheshire.

Unit Texts:

Ehrenberg, R., and Smith, R., (1997), Modern Labour Economics: Theory and Public Policy, 6th ed, New York, Harper Collins.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Abstracts of Articles (4) 30%. Final examination 50%. Tutorial Exercises/Revision Questions 10%. Tutorial Facilitation (2) 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y