Labour Economics and Wage-Setting Theory
The objective of the course is to give the student a basic knowledge of modern labour economics and wage-setting theory. The course is part of the Master’s programme in Economics.
The course will teach both basic theory in the field and give an overview of basic empirical knowledge. The course should provide the students with analytical tools for analysing a number of contemporary labour market issues.
These include issues of the following type: Why is unemployment so high in some European countries but much lower in others as well as in Anglo-Saxon countries? Why is working time shorter in Europe than in the US and how is employment affected by the length of working time? Why has wage inequality increased in most countries in recent years? What is the impact of technological progress and globalisation on labour markets? What contributions can labour market policies make? How is employment affected by different labour market institutions?
This is a 7.5 credit course.
Course material will be available on the learning platform Athena.
Teaching Format
Instruction will mainly be in the form of lectures. A few seminar exercises must also be completed. The course will be taught in English.
Assessment
Examination consists of two parts:
- required answers to seminar exercises
- a written exam
Examiner
- Cahuc, P. and Zylberberg, A. Labor Economics, MIT Press.
- Articles
Study advisor master’s level
Visiting addressSödra huset A, room A614
