ECC3710

Labour economics ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Judith Rich

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Contrasting theoretical models of the labour market, with emphasis on the neo-classical model, wage efficiency model and internal labour markets; analysis of the role of trade unions in the labour market; theory of discrimination in the labour market; contrasting theoretical views of the Phillips curve; application of this analysis to a discussion of issues with an emphasis on contemporary issues such as labour market flexibility, discrimination and unemployment.

Assessment: Essay (3500 words): 35% + Examination (2 hours): 65%

Contact Hours: Three contact hours per week

Prerequisites: ECC2000 and ECC2010 or equivalent

Prohibitions: ECC4371