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INTRODUCTION I Syllabus INTRODUCTION I Syllabus I Why study labor economics? INTRODUCTION I Syllabus I Why study labor economics? I What makes the market for labor suciently dierent from other markets? INTRODUCTION I Syllabus I Why study

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INTRODUCTION

I Syllabus

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INTRODUCTION

I Syllabus I Why study labor economics?

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INTRODUCTION

I Syllabus I Why study labor economics? I What makes the market for labor su¢ciently di¤erent from

ther markets?

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INTRODUCTION

I Syllabus I Why study labor economics? I What makes the market for labor su¢ciently di¤erent from

ther markets?

I Importance to individual and societal wellbeing

(unemployment)

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INTRODUCTION

I Syllabus I Why study labor economics? I What makes the market for labor su¢ciently di¤erent from

ther markets?

I Importance to individual and societal wellbeing

(unemployment)

I market doesn’t clear

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INTRODUCTION

I Syllabus I Why study labor economics? I What makes the market for labor su¢ciently di¤erent from

ther markets?

I Importance to individual and societal wellbeing

(unemployment)

I market doesn’t clear I a window on society

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INTRODUCTION

I Syllabus I Why study labor economics? I What makes the market for labor su¢ciently di¤erent from

ther markets?

I Importance to individual and societal wellbeing

(unemployment)

I market doesn’t clear I a window on society I basis of political discussion and target of regulation

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Issues we will address:

I changing labor force participation of women

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Issues we will address:

I changing labor force participation of women I immigration

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Issues we will address:

I changing labor force participation of women I immigration I the impact of minimum wage changes on unemployment and

poverty

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Issues we will address:

I changing labor force participation of women I immigration I the impact of minimum wage changes on unemployment and

poverty

I how do changes in pay-roll taxes a¤ect employment?

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Issues we will address:

I changing labor force participation of women I immigration I the impact of minimum wage changes on unemployment and

poverty

I how do changes in pay-roll taxes a¤ect employment? I the e¤ect of health and safety regulations on

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Issues we will address:

I changing labor force participation of women I immigration I the impact of minimum wage changes on unemployment and

poverty

I how do changes in pay-roll taxes a¤ect employment? I the e¤ect of health and safety regulations on

I employment,

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Issues we will address:

I changing labor force participation of women I immigration I the impact of minimum wage changes on unemployment and

poverty

I how do changes in pay-roll taxes a¤ect employment? I the e¤ect of health and safety regulations on

I employment, I earnings,

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Issues we will address:

I changing labor force participation of women I immigration I the impact of minimum wage changes on unemployment and

poverty

I how do changes in pay-roll taxes a¤ect employment? I the e¤ect of health and safety regulations on

I employment, I earnings, I health and safety?

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Issues (cont.)

I scholarships as a way out of poverty

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Issues (cont.)

I scholarships as a way out of poverty I changes in the distribution of earnings

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Issues (cont.)

I scholarships as a way out of poverty I changes in the distribution of earnings I a¢rmative action

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Issues (cont.)

I scholarships as a way out of poverty I changes in the distribution of earnings I a¢rmative action I the role of labor unions

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Issues (cont.)

I scholarships as a way out of poverty I changes in the distribution of earnings I a¢rmative action I the role of labor unions I unemployment/employment policy

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Methodology

I De…ne terms

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Methodology

I De…ne terms I Look at the relevant facts

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Methodology

I De…ne terms I Look at the relevant facts I Consider which theories best reconcile the facts

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INTRODUCTION

I Syllabus

INTRODUCTION

I Syllabus I Why study labor economics?

INTRODUCTION

I Syllabus I Why study labor economics? I What makes the market for labor su¢ciently di¤erent from

INTRODUCTION

I Syllabus I Why study labor economics? I What makes the market for labor su¢ciently di¤erent from

I Importance to individual and societal wellbeing

(unemployment)

INTRODUCTION

I Syllabus I Why study labor economics? I What makes the market for labor su¢ciently di¤erent from

I Importance to individual and societal wellbeing

(unemployment)

I market doesn’t clear

INTRODUCTION

I Syllabus I Why study labor economics? I What makes the market for labor su¢ciently di¤erent from

I Importance to individual and societal wellbeing

(unemployment)

I market doesn’t clear I a window on society

INTRODUCTION

I Syllabus I Why study labor economics? I What makes the market for labor su¢ciently di¤erent from

I Importance to individual and societal wellbeing

(unemployment)

I market doesn’t clear I a window on society I basis of political discussion and target of regulation

Issues we will address:

I changing labor force participation of women

Issues we will address:

I changing labor force participation of women I immigration

Issues we will address:

I changing labor force participation of women I immigration I the impact of minimum wage changes on unemployment and

poverty

Issues we will address:

I changing labor force participation of women I immigration I the impact of minimum wage changes on unemployment and

poverty

I how do changes in pay-roll taxes a¤ect employment?

Issues we will address:

I changing labor force participation of women I immigration I the impact of minimum wage changes on unemployment and

poverty

I how do changes in pay-roll taxes a¤ect employment? I the e¤ect of health and safety regulations on

Issues we will address:

I changing labor force participation of women I immigration I the impact of minimum wage changes on unemployment and

poverty

I how do changes in pay-roll taxes a¤ect employment? I the e¤ect of health and safety regulations on

I employment,

Issues we will address:

I changing labor force participation of women I immigration I the impact of minimum wage changes on unemployment and

poverty

I how do changes in pay-roll taxes a¤ect employment? I the e¤ect of health and safety regulations on

I employment, I earnings,

Issues we will address:

I changing labor force participation of women I immigration I the impact of minimum wage changes on unemployment and

poverty

I how do changes in pay-roll taxes a¤ect employment? I the e¤ect of health and safety regulations on

I employment, I earnings, I health and safety?

Issues (cont.)

I scholarships as a way out of poverty

Issues (cont.)

I scholarships as a way out of poverty I changes in the distribution of earnings

Issues (cont.)

I scholarships as a way out of poverty I changes in the distribution of earnings I a¢rmative action

Issues (cont.)

I scholarships as a way out of poverty I changes in the distribution of earnings I a¢rmative action I the role of labor unions

Issues (cont.)

I scholarships as a way out of poverty I changes in the distribution of earnings I a¢rmative action I the role of labor unions I unemployment/employment policy

Methodology

I De…ne terms

Methodology

I De…ne terms I Look at the relevant facts

Methodology

I De…ne terms I Look at the relevant facts I Consider which theories best reconcile the facts

Methodology

I De…ne terms I Look at the relevant facts I Consider which theories best reconcile the facts I Use theories to assess what policies make sense