ECON 3315
Labour Economics
Lec 01 selected
This course considers the theory, evidence and policy of labour economics from a Canadian perspective. Topics include: How does EI affect the Canadian labour market? Do minimum wages reduce employment? What is economic discrimination and does it exist in Canada? How well do immigrants fare in the Canadian labour market?
Sections
Lecture
Lec 01
Tue, Thu 14:35-15:55
From the syllabus
From the Fall 2025 syllabus by Weina Zhou. Open the PDF
Grading
10%AttendanceTaken randomly throughout the term
20%MidtermOct 28, tentative
10%Assignments (3)Two count; lowest dropped if all three are completed
25%Individual projectIncludes a class presentation
35%Final examScheduled by the Registrar, Dec 11–21
Course rules
- Assignments
- Late submissions are not accepted; missed-assignment weights may shift to the final exam.
- Missed exams
- Email the instructor in advance and submit the absence form; missed midterm weight shifts to the final.
- Missed final
- Students who miss the final must write a make-up exam as soon as they are able.
- Project deadlines
- Late projects are marked down 20% per day.
- Exams
- Exams are closed-book and held in person.
- Classroom devices
- Cell phones are prohibited; laptop use requires advance approval, while tablets may be used for notes.
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