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 2025, Full-time, Linköping
Closed for late application
Starts:
Spring 2025
Start date:
24 februari
End date:
28 mars
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
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
Starts:
Spring 2026
Start date:
23 februari
End date:
27 mars
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
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.