ECX2141 · Monash University
Economics of labour markets
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Business and Economics
What it covers
This unit provides an introduction to labour economics, emphasising various theoretical models of the labour market. The unit examines how workers and firms make decisions in the labour market, the operation of labour markets, including the role of institutions in the labour market, wage differentials, impact of unions and government on labour markets, labour quality, labour market discrimination and anti-discrimination policies. Special attention is given to the current labour market conditions.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - Quiz / Test | Quiz / Test | 60% |
| 2 - Presentation | Presentation | 15% |
| 3 - Written | Written | 25% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On-campus |