ECON 3430
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- Schedule of Classes - June 18, 2018 7:14PM EDT
- Course Catalog - June 14, 2018 7:15PM EDT
Classes
ECON 3430
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.
Examines topics in labor economics of particular relevance to individual managers and firms. Representative topics include recruitment, screening, and hiring strategies; compensation (including retirement pensions and other benefits); training, turnover, and the theory of human capital; incentive schemes and promotions; layoffs, downsizing, and buyouts; teamwork; and internal labor markets. Focuses on labor-related business problems using the analytic tools of economic theory and should appeal to students with strong quantitative skills who are contemplating careers in general business, consulting, and human resource management as well as in economics.
When Offered Fall or spring.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ILRLE 2400 or equivalent.
Distribution Category (SBA-AS)
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ILRLE 4430
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Ives Hall 219
Instructors
Thomas, S