Labour Economics
Economics · 3 hrs Lecture
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ECON-2303 prerequisites
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Description
This course examines competing theories of wage and employment determination. The simple neo-classical model, human capital theory, institutional and post-Keynesian approaches are considered with respect to Canada including the organization of the trade union movement, the role of collective bargaining, and the current issues such as technological change and industrial health and safety.
Requisite courses
A minimum grade of C in ECON-1103 or ECON-1104 or ECON-1106 [prerequisite(s)].
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