Learning outcomes
The understand the economics of the labor market.
Contents
Theories of the labor market. Econometrics of the labor market. Demand for labor and supply of labor. Imperfect labor markets. Determination of wages and wage differences. Theories of unemployment.Policies to reduce unemployment.
Teaching methods
| Teaching method | Contact | Online |
| Lectures | ||
| Independent work |
There may be courses in Labor Economics lectured in English. To find this out please take a look at the department´s web-pages
http://www.uta.fi/laitokset/talti/english/studies.htm
(Courses Offered in English)
Teaching language
FinnishModes of study
1. Lectured course (own exam)
AND/OR
2. Book exams and essays
One book is usually 3 ECTS and a lecture course is usually 6 ECTS. The book exams are based on the literature below. For more information contact the person in charge.
Note: The book exams are available only on predetermined dates. See the exam schedule (tenttiaikataulu) of economics. Prior negotiation (and agreement) with the professor is obligatory.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Study materials
1. Booth: The Economics of Trade Unions, 1995.
2. Cahuc-Zylberberg: Labor Economics, 2004.
3. Garibaldi: Personnel Economics in Imperfect Labour Markets, 2006.
4. Lazear: Personnell Economics, 1995.
5. Layard-Nickell-Jackmann: Unemployment. Macroeconomic Performance and the Labour Market, 2005.
6. Teulings-Hartog: Corporatism or Competition? Labour Contracts, Institutions and Wage Structures in International Comparison, 1998.
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