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Overview

This unit provides you with the theoretical and empirical knowledge to analyse the functioning of labour markets with a focus on policy-related issues. The first part of the unit introduces you to the concept of labour market equilibrium. It does so through the study of the neo-classical model of labour … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Claudio Labanca

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

build a conceptual framework that allows students to analyse the incentives and behaviour that determine the labour demand and labour supply decisions, and how these generate an equilibrium in the labour market

2.

develop the theoretical and empirical tools to understand the labour market effects of a range of policies and economic changes. Example of such policies or economic changes include, but are not limited to: minimum wage laws, technological changes, welfare programs, educational and on-the-job training programs, affirmative actions

3.

develop the skills to critically examine contemporary issues such as labour mobility, labour market discrimination and income inequality.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

2 - Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Technology resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $40