Labour Economics and Wage-Setting Theory
Course within the Masterprogramme in Economics.
The objective of the course is to give the students basic knowledge of modern labour economics and wage-setting theory. 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?
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Course structure
This is a 7.5 credit course.
Course material will be available through the learning platform Athena during the course.
Teaching format
Instruction will mainly be in the form of lectures. A few seminar exercises must also be completed. Thecourse will be taught in English.
Assessment
Examination consists of two parts:
- required answers to seminar exercises
- a written exam
Examiner
Examiner and Course director: Ann-Sofie Kolm.
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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.
- Cahuc, P. and Zylberberg, A. Labor Economics, MIT Press.
- Articles
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Contact
Academic advisor and teacher
- Visiting address
Södra huset A, room A614
- Questions about:
Eligibility, admission and credit transfers.
- Phone hours
Mon-Thu 12.00-12.30
Director of studies bachelor's and master's level
- Visiting address
Södra huset A, room A791
