ECON 4960: Economics of Work and Pay

Why do truck drivers earn more than bank tellers? How do people decide whether or not to go to college? What impact does the minimum wage have on unemployment? The answers to these and to other policy-relevant questions can be found in this class. This course applies economic theory to the analysis of labor markets. Topics examined include wage determination, employment and labor force growth, education and training, occupational attainment, unemployment, and the impact of discrimination, unions, and government policy on the functioning of labor markets. We explore economic, institutional and social influences in explaining outcomes and making predictions related to people and their jobs. (3 credit hours)

Prerequisite: Econ 2106.

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