This Labor Economics Summer School is designed to provide advanced training in the field of labor economics. The course will cover topics such as labor market theory, labor market institutions, and labor market policy. The course is intended for graduate students, professors, and policy analysts with an interest in labor economics.
Provide a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and empirical foundations of labor economics
Develop skills in the analysis of labor market data and the evaluation of labor market policies
Expose participants to the latest research in labor economics and its relevance for policy-making
This course is intended for graduate students, professors, and policy analysts with an interest in labor economics.
Overview of labor market institutions
Human capital theory
Production function and labor demand
Labor supply theory
Market clearing and labor market equilibrium
Labor market search and matching
Education and training
Human capital and wage differentials
Labor market discrimination and wage differentials
Affirmative action policies and programs
Labor market regulation and collective bargaining
Immigration and labor markets
The impacts of minimum wage policy on labor markets
Income inequality and labor markets
Globalization and labor market impacts
Labor market policies and programs
International labor markets
Labor market dynamics and business cycle fluctuations
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