| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Economics (Economic Policy Analysis) 2025W |
| Learning Outcomes |
Competences |
| Students understand the fundamental concepts in labor economics from a microeconomic perspective.
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| Skills |
Knowledge |
- understand theoretical models in labor economics
- ability to understand empirical research in labor economics; including the critical evaluation of empirical strategies to estimate causal relationships
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- theory and application of the following topics: labor supply and demand; discrimination; inequality; job polarization; local labor markets and the spatial equilibrium
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| Criteria for evaluation |
In-class participation, assignments, exam
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| Methods |
Lecture, discussion, exercises
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
Selected chapters in „Labor Economics“ by Pierre Cahuc, Stephane Carcillo, and Andre Zylberberg
Selected chapters in “Labor Economics” by George Borjas
Selected journal articles
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| Changing subject? |
No |
| Corresponding lecture |
971EML1LEPK22 KS Labor Economics and Public Policy (3 ECTS)
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