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10542 (v.3) Labour Economics 302


 

Area:

School of Economics and Finance

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1234 (v.4) Economics 100 or any previous version

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, knowledge of key labour market issues, especially in theEast Asian region, Understood the nature of mainstream labour economics and how it is applied to specific labour market issues, Accessed and utlised current sources of data on labour market issues, Become adept at participating in debates and discussionson important labour market issues, Can summarise and critically evaluate basic journal articles on labour economics and labour market issues.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Ehrenberg R. and Smith R, (1997), Modern Labour Economics: Theory and Public Policy, 6th ed, New York, Harper Collins. 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, NY, Harper Collins. Norris K., (1996), The Economics of Australian Labour Markets, 4th ed, Melbourne, Longman Cheshire.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Abstracts of Articles (3) 30%. Final Examination 50%. Tutorial Exercises/Revision Questions 10%. Tutorial Presentation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 91901 Economics

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Supplemental  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Joondalup CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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