Labor Economics (339-0-20)

Instructors

Jeffrey Lewis

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G15: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

Labor economics studies how labor markets work. We will cover anti-poverty programs, the minimum wage, immigration, the returns to education, earnings inequality, and labor market discrimination among other topics.

Registration Requirements

ECON 281-0, ECON 310-1

Teaching Method

Lecture

Evaluation Method

Grades will be based on problem sets and three exams.

Class Materials (Suggested)

Labor Economics (9th Edition) by George J. Borjas (ISBN- 9781264201419)

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Economics Majors & Minors until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisites. Pre-requisite: Students must have taken ECON 310-1 or MMSS 211-1 and ECON 281 or ECON 381-1 or MATH 386-1 or IEMS 304 or STAT 350 to successfully enroll in this course.

Associated Classes

DIS - Harris Hall L07: Fri 3:00PM - 3:50PM