| Unit name | Labour Economics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ECON30075 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Professor. Turon |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
EFIM20033 Intermediate Microeconomics AND |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Economics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Please note there are two Unit Directors for this unit: Dr Helene Turon and Dr Gregory Jolivet.
The subject matter of labour economics is very broad and covers many of the economic topics that are of concern in modern economies. This unit applies the principles and techniques of economics that students have learned over the previous two years to the economics of the labour market. An applied course like labour economics allows these principles to be put into practice in the context of live policy debates.
In the first part of the course we will first study labour demand, including dynamic models and the role of labour market policies (for instance employment protection legislation).
Then we turn to labour supply, modelling individuals' and households' decisions on paid work, home work and leisure.
Lastly, we explore the reasons for wage dispersion and the measurement of wage inequality.
Under each of the areas listed above, students should be familiar with the concepts involved and how to apply economic reasoning to the problems. At the end of the unit students will be able to:
Apply economic reasoning to problems in labour economics in areas such as:
Students should also be able to discuss and evaluate empirical evidence in the areas given above.
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of large and small group classes, supported by online resources
2 hour Examination (100%)
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
