5735 (v.6) Labour Economics 563

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Area:	School of Economics and Finance
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Seminar:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Labour supply, labour demand, education and training, internal labour markets, discrimination and segmentation, earnings, competitive and non competitive theories of the labour market, the structure of earnings, efficiency wages, unemployment, migration.;;
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Demonstrated an understanding of the nature of modern labour economics and the way in which it is applied in the public policy environment. Demonstrate that they have a knowledge of key labour market issues, especially in the East Asian region. Demonstrated that they understand the nature of mainstream labour economics and how it is applied to specific labour market issues. Demonstrated that they can access and utlise current sources of data on labour market issues. Demonstrated that they are adept at participating in debates and discussions on important labour market issues. Demonstrated that they can summarise and critically evaluate basic 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:	Ehrenberg, R. and Smith, R. (1997). Modern Labour Economics: Theory and Public Policy. (sixth edition). New York, Harper Collins. Norris, K. (1996). The Economics of Australian Labour Markets. (fourth edition). Melbourne, Longman Cheshire.
Unit Texts:	Ehrenberg, R. and Smith, R. (1997). Modern Labour Economics: Theory and Public Policy. (sixth edition). New York, Harper Collins.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Tutorial presentation 1 10%, Tutorial Exercises/Revision Questions 10%, Abstracts of articles (Three) 30%, Final Examination 50%. This is done by grade/mark assessment.