ECON 2170 Labor Economics and Income Inequality
This course will examine labor demand from firms and labor supply of individuals, including labor force participation, unemployment, and the minimum wage. Compensating differentials, human capital influences, and gender and racial differences will be examined. Income distribution, including gender and racial differences, will be discussed, as will government programs designed to address income differentials. Pre-requisite: Econ 1100 or instructor's permission.