Labor economics

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Labor economics

George J. Borjas

McGraw-Hill/Irwin, c2013

6th ed

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Description

Labor Economics, Sixth Edition by George J. Borjas provides a modern introduction to labor economics, emphasizing both theory and empirical evidence. The book uses many examples drawn from state-of-the-art studies in labor economics literature. The author introduces, through examples, methodological techniques that are commonly used in labor economics to empirically test various aspects of the theory. New and hallmark features of the text include:

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Labor EconomicsChapter 2: Labor SupplyChapter 3: Topics in Labor SupplyChapter 4: Labor DemandChapter 5: Labor Market EquilibriumChapter 6: Compensating Wage DifferentialsChapter 7: Human CapitalChapter 8: The Wage Structure Chapter 9: Labor MobilityChapter 10: Labor Market DiscriminationChapter 11: Labor UnionsChapter 12: Incentive PayChapter 13: UnemploymentMathematical Appendix: Some Standard Models in Labor Economics

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  • NCID
    BB08374355
  • ISBN
    • 9780073523200
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xvi, 576 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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