The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with traditional topics in labour economics. The course will cover the systematic development of theories in labour economics. The course includes topics such as theory of labour demand and supply, labour market equilibrium, compensating wage differentials, human capital, wage structure, labour mobility, immigration, labour market discrimination, unions, incentive pay, and unemployment. The connection between theoretical and empirical labour economic research will be emphasized in this course.
Labour Economics
7.5 creditsLabour Economics, 7.5 credits
Spring 2024, Full-time, Linköping
Semester
Spring 2024
Place of study
Linköping
Pace of study
Full-time
Level
First cycle
Teaching form
On-Campus
Education Time
Day-time
Education Language
English
Course offering id
LIU-42214
Period
202409 - 202413
Number of Places
15
Specific requirements
- Economics, basic course, 30 ECTS credits with at least 15 ECTS credits passed
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Åsa Carmesten, studievägledare
Anki Rune, administratör
Kinga Barrafrem, studierektor
Labour Economics, 7.5 credits
Spring 2025, Full-time, Linköping
Semester
Spring 2025
Place of study
Linköping
Pace of study
Full-time
Level
First cycle
Teaching form
On-Campus
Education Time
Day-time
Education Language
English
Course offering id
LIU-42214
Period
202509 - 202513
Number of Places
15
Specific requirements
- Economics, basic course, 30 ECTS credits with at least 15 ECTS credits passed
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Anki Rune, administratör
Sebastian Croné, studievägledare
Pernilla Ivehammar, studierektor
Labour Economics, 7.5 credits
Spring 2026, Full-time, Linköping
Semester
Spring 2026
Place of study
Linköping
Pace of study
Full-time
Level
First cycle
Teaching form
On-Campus
Education Time
Day-time
Education Language
English
Course offering id
LIU-42214
Period
202609 - 202613
Number of Places
15
Specific requirements
- Economics, basic course, 30 ECTS credits with at least 15 ECTS credits passed
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.