ECON8041 Labour Economics and Industrial Relations
| Offered By | School of Economics |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Economics |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course provides a theoretical and empirical discussion of labour markets. Topics include: labour supply and the determinants of hours of work, migration, investments in human capital, labour demand, wage determination, discrimination, internal labour markets, trade unions, and macroeconomic issues related to wages and unemployment. |
| Learning Outcomes | The purpose of the course is to give an introduction to the basic theoretical models and a taste of the empirical analysis that characterises labour economics. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Mid-semester exam (34%) and a two hour final exam (66%). |
| Workload | 8-10 hours per week |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Economics |
| Eligibility | At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree with introductory level courses in Economics, Statistics and Econometrics |
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Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
Students are expected to have solid preparation in microeconomics and calculus and an introductory course in statistics and regression analysis. |
| Requisite Statement |
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| Prescribed Texts |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8041
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| Preliminary Reading |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8041 |
| Indicative Reading List |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8041 |
| Programs | Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics, Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy, Graduate Diploma in Economics, Master of Applied Economics, Master of Economic Policy, Master of Economics of Development, Master of Health Economics, Master of International and Development Economics, Master of International Trade and Economic Relations, and Master of Economics |
| Other Information |
For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8041 |
| Academic Contact | See http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8041 |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
