Modern Labor Economics: Theory and Public Policy / Edition 12

by Ronald G. Ehrenberg, Robert S. Smith

Overview

For one-semester courses in labor economics at the undergraduate and graduate levels, this book provides an overview of labor market behavior that emphasizes how theory drives public policy.

Modern Labor Economics: Theory and Public Policy, Twelfth Edition gives students a thorough overview of the modern theory of labor market behavior, and reveals how this theory is used to analyze public policy. Designed for students who may not have extensive backgrounds in economics, the text balances theoretical coverage with examples of practical applications that allow students to see concepts in action.

Experienced educators for nearly four decades, co-authors Ronald Ehrenberg and Robert Smith believe that showing students the social implications of the concepts discussed in the course will enhance their motivation to learn. As such, the text presents numerous examples of policy decisions that have been affected by the ever-shifting labor market.

This text provides a better teaching and learning experience for you and your students. It will help you to:

Demonstrate concepts through relevant, contemporary examples: Concepts are brought to life through analysis of hot-button issues such as immigration and return on investment in education.

Address the Great Recession of 2008: Coverage of the current economic climate helps students place course material in a relevant context.

Help students understand scientific methodology: The text introduces basic methodological techniques and problems, which are essential to understanding the field.

Provide tools for review and further study: A series of helpful in-text features highlights important concepts and helps students review what they have learned.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780133462784
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/06/2014
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	688
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Ronald G. Ehrenberg is Irving M. Ives Professor of Industrial and Labor Relations and Economics, Cornell University, USA

Robert C. Smith is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University, USA

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Overview of the Labor Market 3. The Demand for Labor 4. Labor Demand Elasticities 5. Frictions in the Labor Market 6. Supply of Labor to the Economy: The Decision to Work 7. Labor Supply: Household Production, the Family, and the Life Cycle 8. Compensating Wage Differentials and Labor Markets 9. Investments in Human Capital: Education and Training 10. Worker Mobility: Migration, Immigration, and Turnover 11. Pay and Productivity: Wage Determination Within the Firm 12. Gender, Race, and Ethnicity in the Labor Market 13. Unions and the Labor Market 14. Unemployment 15. Inequality in Earnings 16. The Labor-Market Effects of International Trade and Production Sharing