ECON 5522

Labour Economics

Lec 01 selected

This course provides an survey of modern Labour Economics, focusing on labour supply, human capital theory, structural change in labour markets, trends in poverty and earnings inequality and the policy responses of the 'Welfare State'. Discussion is based on recent journal articles. Students are graded on the basis of essays and a final exam.

Sections

Lecture

Lec 01

Mon, Wed 11:35-12:55

Mon, Wed11:35-12:55LSC-Common Area C21023275

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2026 syllabus by Weina Zhou. Open the PDF

Grading

30%In-class final examApr 7

35%Replication and presentationReplicate and present an academic paper

35%Term paperProposal due Mar 3; final paper due Apr 20

Course rules

Missed exam: For a valid medical reason or emergency, email the instructor in advance, submit the absence form, and arrange a makeup in the first two weeks of April.
Late work: Assignments are not accepted after the due date unless written proof of an emergency is provided.

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