Labor Economics (ILRLE)Industrial and Labor Relations

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

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ILRLE 2400
Economics of Wages and Employment

Applies the theory and elementary tools of economics to the characteristics and problems of the labor market. Considers both the demand (employer) and supply (employee) sides of the market to gain a deeper ... view course details

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14480 ILRLE 2400   LEC 001

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  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14481 ILRLE 2400   LEC 002

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  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14515 ILRLE 2400   LEC 004

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  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14725 ILRLE 2400   LEC 005

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16631 ILRLE 2400   LEC 006

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ILRLE 4426
Economic Analysis of the Welfare State

Uses the tools of public economics to analyze modern welfare states. Although examples are drawn from several countries, the course focuses on the United States, Canada, and Sweden. What are the rationales ... view course details

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 3450, ILRLE 6420

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 14796 ILRLE 4426   LEC 001

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

ILRLE 4440
The Evolution of Social Policy in Britain and America

Surveys the history of social policy in Great Britain and the United States from 1800 to the adoption of the British welfare state after World War II. Topics include the role of poor relief in the early ... view course details

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 3340

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16673 ILRLE 4440   LEC 001

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ILRLE 4450
Women in the Economy

Examines the changing economic roles of women and men in the labor market and in the family. Topics include a historical overview of changing gender roles, the determinants of the gender division of labor ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 3440, FGSS 4460

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14760 ILRLE 4450   LEC 001

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

ILRLE 6420
Economic Analysis of the Welfare State

Uses the tools of public economics to analyze modern welfare states. Although examples are drawn from several countries, the course focuses on the United States, Canada, and Sweden. What are the rationales ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 3450, ILRLE 4426

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14720 ILRLE 6420   LEC 001

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

ILRLE 7460
Seminar in Labor Economics II

Includes reading and discussion of selected topics in labor economics. Stresses applications of economic theory and econometrics to the labor market and human resource areas. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 7430

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14496 ILRLE 7460   LEC 001

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ILRLE 7490
Economics of Development

Analytical approaches to the economic problems of developing nations. Topics include old and new directions in development economics thinking, the welfare economics of poverty and inequality, empirical ... view course details

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 7720

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16678 ILRLE 7490   LEC 001

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ILRLE 9400
Workshop in Labor Economics

Presentations of completed papers and work in progress by faculty members, advanced graduate students, and speakers from other universities. Focuses on the formulation, design, and execution ... view course details

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 7845

  • 3 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 14497 ILRLE 9400   LEC 001

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