Course - Incentives, Information and Labor contracts - SØK3008
SØK3008 - Incentives, Information and Labor contracts
About
New from the academic year 2020/2021
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home exam | 100/100 | 4 hours |
Course content
The first part of the course provides an introduction to incentive theory with special emphasis on the actors' behavior in situations with incomplete and asymmetric information. Examples of applications of the theory from different markets are given. The second part of the course addresses issues related to contracts between company management and workers, risk sharing, and reward- and incentive systems in companies.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
You learn and should understand
- key incentive theory applied to situations with incomplete and asymmetric information
- the importance of optimal employment contracts and reward- and incentive systems in companies
Skills
You should be able to
- formulate and solve problems related to the actor's behavior in situations with incomplete information
- discuss and give good advice on designing contracts and incentive systems in companies
General competence
You should be able to
- understand key mechanisms and results in reports and research articles addressing topics discussed in the course
- use the course content as a basis for own work, including the master's thesis
Learning methods and activities
2 hours of lectures every week, and 2 hours of practical assignments every other week.
The course has compulsory activity that will be announced at the beginning of the term.
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory aktivity
Further on evaluation
4 hours written school exam
Recommended previous knowledge
SØK3004
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Announced at the beginning of the term.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SØK3005 | 5.0 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2021
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Economics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Spring
ORD
Home exam (1)
100/100
Release
2021-06-03Submission
2021-06-03
09:00
INSPERA
13:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
- 1) Merk at eksamensform er endret som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen. Please note that the exam form has changed as a preventive measure in the ongoing corona situation.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"