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ECW2141

Faculty of Business and Economics

18 September 2017 22 November 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Business and Economics
OfferedBerwick First semester 2012 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2012 (Day)
Sunway First semester 2012 (Day)
South Africa First semester 2012 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Associate Professor Lionel Frost (Berwick), Dr Svetlana Maslyuk (Gippsland), Professor Gareth Leeves (Malaysia)

Synopsis

Topics include the supply of and the demand for labour, education and training, the operation of labour markets, including the role of institutions in the labour market, wage relativities, disadvantaged groups in the labour market, and the role of trade unions. Also included is a study of the macroeconomic implications of wage changes and a consideration of wages policy. Special attention is given to the current labour market conditions.

Outcomes

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

  1. understand the operation of labour markets by drawing on basic economic principle
  2. think critically about the implications of labour market activity for society
  3. recognise the issues involved in labour market activities through a consideration of issues such as unemployment and labour market disadvantage
  4. apply analytical skills developed through an analysis of continuing change in the labour market and labour market policy.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Gareth David Leeves

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

Students must have passed ECG1101 or ECW1101 before undertaking this unit.

Prohibitions

ECG2141, ECG9170