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Labour Market Economics

In this course you will study topics such as the analyses of employment and unemployment, wage distribution, discrimination, and labour mobility. The aim is to provide you with an understanding of the functioning of the labour market and the effects of various public policies.

Information for admitted students spring 2025

Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.

In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.

Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students

  1. Activate your university account

    The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.

  2. Register at your department

    Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.

  3. Read all the information on this page

    Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.

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Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.

Welcome activities

Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department. 

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The course deals with institutional arrangements of the labour market, terms and conditions under which workers supply their labour and under which firms demand their labour.

This course replaces Labour Market Economics with course code EC2102.

  • Course structure

    This is a 7.5 credit course. One week of full-time studies equals 1.5 credits.

    Course material will be available through the learning platform Athena during the course.

     

    Teaching format

    Instruction is given in the form of lectures. The language of instruction is English.

    Assessment

    The course is examined on the basis of written examinations.

    Examiner

    Examiner: Andreas Madestam

    Course director: Joonas Tuhkuri

  • Schedule

    The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
  • Course literature

    Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.

    See syllabus.

  • Contact

    Course administration
    economics2@ne.su.se
     

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