ECON3340 · Economics
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course will introduce students to the methodology of labor economics from both institutional and neoclassical perspectives. The principal emphasis will be on neoclassical theory and empirical work dealing with the supply and demand for labor; the operation of the labor market; the determination of wages; and the impact of trade unions and collective bargaining. Special emphasis will be placed on applications of theory and empirical findings to policy questions. This course requires research writing.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.2 / 5
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Challenge
4.4 / 5
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Attendance
4.2 / 5
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Assignments
4.1 / 5
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Weekly effort
~4
hours per week
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Across time
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Spring 2025
1 sectionFall 2024
3 sectionsSpring 2024
2 sectionsFall 2023
3 sectionsSpring 2023
2 sectionsFall 2022
1 sectionSpring 2022
1 sectionFall 2021
1 sectionSpring 2021
1 sectionFall 2020
1 section