Portland-State-University 2023-2024 Bulletin

Ec 465 Labor Economics

This course investigates the determinants of wages, the decision to work, the reasons demographic groups fare differently in the labor market, and sources of unemployment. Also considers current developments in labor markets of increasing wage inequality, globalization, declining unionization, and widespread use of new technologies.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Ec 415 or (Ec 311 and Mth 251)
  • Up one level
  • 400