ECON151
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ECON 151 - Labor Economics
Course Title
Labor Economics
Course Description
This course provides a general overview of labor markets primarily in the U.S., using the theoretical and empirical tools of modern economics. Topics include labor force participation, the allocation of time to market work, migration, labor demand and monopsony, investment in human capital like education and on-the-job training, race and gender and discrimination, labor unions, and unemployment. The course will also examine the impacts on work and well-being of government programs such as unemployment insurance, minimum wages, and a negative income tax like the modern earned income credit.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Staff
Breadth
International Studies
Prerequisites
100A or 101A, or consent of instructor.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Credit Restrictions.
Students will receive no credit for ECON 151 after completing ECON 152.
Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.
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Formats
Lecture
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
9
Outside Work Hours Min
9
Outside Work Hours Max
9
Term
Summer
Weeks
8 weeks
Weeks
8
Lecture Hours
6
Lecture Hours Min
6
Lecture Hours Max
6
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
16.5
Outside Work Hours Min
16.5
Outside Work Hours Max
16.5
Term
Summer
Weeks
6 weeks
Weeks
6
Lecture Hours
7.5
Lecture Hours Min
7.5
Lecture Hours Max
7.5
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
22.5
Outside Work Hours Min
22.5
Outside Work Hours Max
22.5