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Poslední úprava: PhDr. Martina Mysíková, Ph.D. (15.01.2024)
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Poslední úprava: PhDr. Martina Mysíková, Ph.D. (15.01.2024)
Compulsory: Ehrenberg, R., and R. Smith (2011). Modern Labour Economics: Theory and Public Policy. 11th Edition. Pearson Education. Suggested: Boeri, T., and J. van Ours (2013): The Economics of Imperfect Labour Markets. 2nd printing. Princeton, Princeton University Press. Carlin, W. and D. Soskice (1990): Macroeconomics and the Wage Bargain. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1990. More readings will be announced during the classes. |
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Poslední úprava: PhDr. Martina Mysíková, Ph.D. (15.01.2024)
Grading: 50% and less - failed (F); 51-60% (E); 61-70% (D); 71-80% (C); 81-90% (B), more than 90% (A).
Requirements: (1) Presentation of a research paper (10 points; optional) Students will work in teams to present a research paper chosen from a list of articles on topics related to lectures. The presentations will take place during the lectures (no additional seminars are scheduled). The list of papers, time schedule, and more details will be announced at the first lecture. (2) Final exam (90 points) Written final test (offline) consisting of several open questions covering different topics. One of the questions relates to research papers presented by students during the lectures. Maximum 90 points. Test time: 1.5 hour. |
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Poslední úprava: PhDr. Martina Mysíková, Ph.D. (15.01.2024)
Course Outline: 1. Labour Supply and Demand - Introduction, Labour markets, Labour economics - Labour demand, Demand elasticities - Labour markets frictions - Model of labour supply
2. Wage Differentials - Compensating wage differentials - Education - Discrimination, gender and other factors
- Analysis of Employment and Unemployment - Minimum wage - Trade Unions - Active labour market policy |