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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

EC 331 - Economics of Labor Markets and Income Distribution

Analysis of current labor market theories, problems and debates. Topics include changing labor force characteristics, labor supply and demand, payment systems, human capital, labor market signaling, discrimination, immigration, income inequality, and unemployment. Also included is an appraisal of the effects of unions and of government policies on labor.

Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 103

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