ECS2141 Economics of labour markets
Faculty of Business and Economics
ECS2141 Economics of labour markets is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at South Africa. It needs ECW1101, ECS1101 or ECB1101.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- South Africa
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for ECS2141. This is its 2021 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before ECS2141
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ECS2141
No unit lists ECS2141 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
Topics include the supply of and the demand for labour, education and training, the operation of labour markets, including the role of institutions in the labour market, wage relativities, disadvantaged groups in the labour market, and the role of trade unions. Also included is a study of the macroeconomic implications of wage changes and a consideration of wages policy. Special attention is given to current labour market conditions in South Africa and the broader African continent.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester - South Africa | South Africa | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment15%
- Semester Test25%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand the operation of labour markets by drawing on basic economic principle
- 2
think critically about the implications of labour market activity for society
- 3
recognise the issues involved in labour market activities through a consideration of issues such as unemployment and labour market disadvantage
- 4
apply analytical skills developed through an analysis of continuing change in the labour market and labour market policy in South Africa and the broader African continent.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
- Lectures24 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.
The unit will include lectures, tutorials, video and audio presentations on Moodle. The ECS2141 Moodle site will provide weekly information to students as well as access to the subject discussion board.
Learning resources
Required resources
McConnell, C., Brue, S., & Macpherson, N.G., (2013), Contemporary Labor Economics, 10th edn, McGraw-Hill Irwin, Australia.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Cynthia Bedwei-Majdoub
Common questions
When is ECS2141 offered?
In 2021, ECS2141 runs in Semester 1 at South Africa.
How much work is ECS2141?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECS2141 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
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 4
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20202021