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ECB2141 Economics of labour markets

Faculty of Business and Economics

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ECB2141 Economics of labour markets is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It needs ECB1101, ECW1101, ECC1000, ECF1100 or ECS1101.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 2
Peninsula
Assessment
Exam 50%
and 1 other task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2021 entry.

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Requisites

Before ECB2141

Prohibitions

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Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

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After ECB2141

No unit lists ECB2141 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.

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Overview

This unit provides an introduction to labour economics, emphasising various theoretical models of the labour market. The unit examines how workers and firms make decisions in the labour market, the operation of labour markets, including the role of institutions in the labour market, wage differentials, impact of unions and government on labour markets, labour quality, labour market discrimination and anti-discrimination policies. Special attention is given to the current labour market conditions.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterPeninsulaOn campus

Assessment

  • Within semester assessment
    50%
  • Examination
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    understand the core concepts and tools of labour economics and policy

  2. 2

    apply economic principles to analyse the operation of labour markets critically

  3. 3

    critically evaluate government policies affecting labour markets

  4. 4

    recognise the critical issues involved in labour markets

  5. 5

    apply analytical skills developed through an analysis of continuing change in the labour market and labour market policy.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures24 hours
  • Tutorials12 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Anupama Sethi

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ECB2141?

You need ECB1101, ECW1101, ECC1000, ECF1100 or ECS1101 before you enrol.

When is ECB2141 offered?

In 2020, ECB2141 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.

How much work is ECB2141?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ECB2141 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Economics
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 3
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20202021