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Department of Economics, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


ES30041: Economics of work

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: EX 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Reassessment not allowed
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take ES20011 and take ES20013
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
The aim of this unit is to provide a sustained application and extension of predominantly intermediate microeconomic theory to the labour market. The approach emphasises a critical understanding of the theory.

Learning Outcomes:
Learning outcomes are that students should gain a critical appreciation of the impact of market forces, institutions and regulations within labour markets. The general desirability of government intervention of various types into this vital area of the economy is a key question students should be able to tackle by the end of the course unit.

Skills:
Using deductive reasoning in abstract models
Applying theory to specific contexts and empirical material
Synthesising relevant material and debates.

Content:
Labour is the most important single factor of production and the analytical and empirical study of the labour market constitute the content of this course. Topics covered will include: labour supply and demand; labour exchange; the employment relationship; labour market divisions; and labour in the market system.
Key text: Jacobsen and Skillman, Labour Markets and Employment Relationships (2004) Blackwell
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

ES30041 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Economics
  • UHES-AFB03 : BSc (hons) Economics (Full-time) - Year 3
  • UHES-AKB03 : BSc (hons) Economics (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
  • UHES-AFB02 : BSc (hons) Economics and International Development (Full-time) - Year 3
  • UHES-AKB02 : BSc (hons) Economics and International Development (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
  • UHES-AFB01 : BSc (hons) Economics and Politics (Full-time) - Year 3
  • UHES-AKB01 : BSc (hons) Economics and Politics (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.