ECON 771: Advanced Labor Economics: Theory and Evidence

Modern analytical and quantitative labor economics. Labor supply decisions of individuals and households; human capital models and the distribution of income. Demand for labor; marginal productivity theory, imperfect information and screening. Interaction of labor demand and supply; unemployment; relative and absolute wages; macroeconomic aspects of the labor market.

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