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Course No: ECON.3020; Last Offered: Fall 2016;
Course Description
An introduction to the economic analysis of
behaviors and institutions in the labor market:
labor supply and participation, labor demand by
firms, wage determination under different
institutional settings, and gender, race or
ethnicity as determinants of different labor
market outcomes. The course presents
microeconomic models, empirical findings and
their public policy implications on topics such
as minimum wage, affirmative action, social
insurance programs, workplace safety, and
subsidized day care. Prerequisites: 49.201 or
instructor's approval. Meets Core Curriculum
Essential Learning Outcome for Diversity and
Cultural Awareness (DCA) and Quantitative
Literacy (QL).
Prerequisites & Notes
- Prerequisites: ECON.2010 pre-req
- Special Notes: HSV
- Credits: 3;
Questions About This Course?
Contact the Advising Center at 978-934-2474 or
Continuing_Education@uml.edu
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