Labour Economics

Education facts

Code: 770G27

<p>The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with traditional topics in labour economics. The course will cover the systematic development of theories in labour economics. The course includes topics such as theory of labour demand and supply, labour market equilibrium, compensating wage differentials, human capital, wage structure, labour mobility, immigration, labour market discrimination, unions, incentive pay, and unemployment. The connection between theoretical and empirical labour economic research will be emphasized in this course.</p>

Entry requirements

Economics, basic course, 30 ECTS credits (including Microeconomics and Macroeconomics with at least 7,5 ECTS credit each) with at least 15 ECTS credits passed. English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6 or Engelska nivå 2). Exemption from Swedish.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Labour Economics

  Linköping University

  Linköping

  Start date: 1 March 2027

  End date: 4 April 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %