ECON 320 - Economics of Inequality and Discrimination

1 unit(s)

An investigation of the extent, causes, and consequences of inequality and discrimination in labor markets. Leading economic theories of inequality and discrimination are covered and related to theories of labor supply and labor demand. Topics include the determinants of wages, labor supply decisions, returns to education, and decisions about family size. An applied approach using econometric techniques to understand the current literature is emphasized. The Department.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 203.

Two 75-minute periods.

Not offered in 2023/24.

Course Format: CLS