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ECON307 Labour Economics

Updated: 22 November 2006
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2007
Online level Level B - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
N/A N/A Optional
Supervised Exam June
Pre-requisites ECON 201 and 202
Co-requisites None
Restrictions ECON 207, 272, 372
Notes None
Combined Units ECON207 - Labour Economics
Coordinator(s) N/A
Unit Description

This unit comprises up to 26 lecture hours and 12 workshop hours. A study of the operation of labour markets and the issues which arise therefrom - supply and demand for labour, education and training, job search and so on. Also a study of attempts by workers and employers (unions and employers' associations) to influence labour market outcomes in their own interests, and problems which arise in labour market regulation.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards.
Recommended Material
Optional
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards.
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
   

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