Unit details
MAE304 - Labour Economics
| Offered at: | (B, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | A Ulker |
| Prerequisite: | MAE101 and MAE102 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Recommended: | MAE201 or MAE202 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour workshop per week. |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit concentrates on the economic resource of labour. Topics include: labour supply, labour demand, human capital, labour market discrimination, wage determination and wage differentials. The unit examines both theoretical and empirical issues concerning the labour market.
Assessment
Written Assignment 2000 words 20%, Test (Online) 20%, Examination 2 hours 60%, Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1178 | $1178 | $1178 | $2386 | $2562 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
