180.351 -- Labor Economics

In this course students extend their knowledge of economic theory as it applies to the labor market, examine earnings and employment outcomes, and assess the efficiency and equity impacts of several governmental programs.   In lectures and readings a continuing focus will be on the methodologies and statistical techniques labor economists employ.  In the second part of the course students will have an opportunity to use both economic theory and empirical evidence to analyze in depth topics such as discrimination, inequality, and the impact of immigration and globalization on the labor market.  Prerequisites for the course are Microeconomic Theory (180.301) or permission of the instructor. Knowledge of statistical analysis up to the level of simple regression is also helpful.

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Course Outline and Reading Lists