Course - Labour Economics - SØK1026
Labour Economics
Choose study yearNew from the academic year 2024/2025
About
About the course
Course content
The course provides an introduction to labor economics and discusses topics such as supply of and demand for labor, determination of wages and employment, as well as various causes of wage differences. The importance of education, migration and labor market institutions is also discussed.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
You learn
- how supply of and demand for labor are determined
- how wages and employment are determined
- how wage differences may be explained
- the importance of education, migration, and institutions for labor market outcomes
Skills
You should be able to
- analyze effects of exogenous factors that affect supply of and demand for labor, and determination of wages and employment in the market
- explain what causes wage differences
- explain the importance of education, migration and labor market institutions
- analyze effects in the labor market of various policies
General competence
You should be able to
- follow economic reasoning related to the course in the public debate and professional reports
Learning methods and activities
2 hours of lectures every week and 2 hours of practical assignment every other week. The course has compulsory activity. Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory activity
Further on evaluation
Compulsory activity must be completed in the semester the course is taught. The approval also applies to later semesters.
Approved compulsory activity from SØK1012 Macroeconomic analysis also applies to this course.
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Announced at the beginning of the term
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SØK1012 | 5 sp | Autumn 2024 |
Subject areas
- Economics
- Social Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Spring 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.