Advanced Labour Economics

This course offers a study of the core topics in labour economics. Labour supply, labour demand, wage determination and unemployment are presented in the context of consumer and producer choice theory. Knowledge of graduate level microeconomic theory and econometrics is required. Although no familiarity with specialized econometric methods is assumed, this course will introduce students to common estimation techniques employed in labour economics. Students will also learn about the more recent treatment of the core topics through readings of current research analyzing models' extensions.