ILRLE 5400

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ILRLE 5400
Labor Economics

Course information provided by the 2023-2024 Catalog.

This is a course in labor market economics for prospective managers in the corporate, union, not-for-profit, and public sectors. The course begins with demand and supply in labor markets, presenting the tools of decision analysis for workers and firms. It then goes on to consider various topics in workplace management including deciding on the optimal mix of capital and labor to employ, attracting and retaining talent, pay and productivity, hiring and training investments, and using strategic budget constraints. The final section of the course covers other important labor market issues including analysis of public policies, unemployment, discrimination, poverty and inequality, and pensions and Social Security.


When Offered Fall or Spring.

Satisfies Requirement Requirement for M.I.L.R. candidates.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10920 ILRLE 5400   LEC 001

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    • MW Ives Hall 219
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Fields, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: students in the Master of Industrial and Labor Relations (MILR) degree program.