ECC3710 - Labour economics

Leader: Dr Dyuti Banerjee

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (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