Undergraduate - UnitECS2141 - Economics of labour markets

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational Unit	Department of Economics
Offered	South Africa First semester 2014 (Day)

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 current labour market conditions in South Africa and the broader African continent.

Outcomes

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

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