Advanced Labour Economics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ECON3089 | Economics | 3 | 20 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- ECON3089
- School
- Economics
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
An economic analysis of the labour market, with an emphasis on policy implications and institutional arrangements
Target Students
Economics students
Classes
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 4 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 8 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Exam (2-hour)
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The primary aims of the module are:• Demonstrate an awareness of some important issues in the labour market. · Critically evaluate empirical work in the area of labour economics. · Develop some key analytical tools that will aid with future research/work. · Developed skills in combining theoretical models and data to address policy issues in the context of the labour market.Learning Outcomes
On completing this module students should be able to:
A2 Apply core economic theory and economic reasoning to applied topics.
A6 Extensive knowledge and skills in specific specialisms in economics.
B1 Work with abstract concepts and in a context of generality.
C4 Understand the context in which a problem is to be addressed.
D2 Communicate effectively and clearly in written and oral formats.
D4 Show that they can work effectively in a team.
Conveners
- Dr Rasyad Parinduri
Last updated 09/01/2025.