325-229 Evolution of Labour Markets

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Prerequisites

326-102 Australian Business in the Global Economy or 326-103 The Asian Economies or 316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics or 316-102 Introductory Microeconomics or other approved first year subject for students not in the BCom.

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Subject Description

This subject introduces students to the operation of labour markets. Topics include cross-country comparisons of the development and operation of labour allocation within modern corporations (internal and segmented labour markets); education and on-the-job training; incentive employment and wages; rise and decline of unionism; legislation concerning minimum wages and unionisation; trends in employment and unemployment; immigration, demographic change and labour supply. Comparisons will be made between Australia, the United States, Europe and Japan.

Assessment

One research project not exceeding 1500 words (30%), a 2-hour examination (60%) and tutorial participation and article summaries not exceeding 1000 words in total (10%).