The objective of this course is to examine the fundamental dynamics of the labor market around traditional and contemporary issues.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Labor Economics,Labor Supply,Population, Participation Rates and Hours of Work,Human Capital,Labor Demand,Equilibrium in the Labor Market,Wage Determination,The Wage Structure,Labor Mobility and Migration,Labor Market Discrimination,Labor Unions,Employment and Unemployment,Government Policies and the Labor Market -1,Government Policies and the Labor Market -2.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will be able to explain the equilibrium in the labor market from a theoretical perspective.
10, 14, 16, 9
A, G
1.1 Attain knowledge on basic concepts in the field.
1.2 Analyze the labor supply in the market.
1.3 Analyze the labor demand in the market.
2. Will be able to understand the role of human capital in the labor market.
10, 14, 16, 9
A, G
2.1 Explain the qualitative dynamics regarding labor force.
2.2. Discuss the impact of formal education and post-school training on the labor market.
3. Will be able to analyze the dynamics behind wages in a theoretical framework.
10, 14, 16, 9
A, G
3.1 Understand wage determination and the allocation of labor.
3.2 Have a command of wage structure in different types of markets.
3.3 Assess compensating wage differentials.
4. Will be able to explain various factors affecting the labor market.
10, 14, 16, 9
A, G
4.1 Understand labor mobility.
4.2 Establish the link between the labor market and migration.
4.3 Make comments on labor market discrimination.
5. Will be able to make policy suggestions regarding the labor market.
10, 14, 16, 9
A, G
5.1 Understand the main dynamics between government and the labor market.
5.2 Assess the public sector employment.
5.3 Makes suggestions for enhancing labor market productivity.
Contemporary Labor Economics, Campbell R. McConnell, Stanley L. Brue, David A. Macpherson, McGraw Hill, 12e
Biçerli, M.Kemal, Çalışma Ekonomisi, 2019, ISBN: 9786052425022
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Labor Economics, George J. Borja, McGraw Hill, 8e
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
(S)he describes theoretical knowledge in economics and finance.
X
2
(S)he explains mathematical and statistical methods needed for economics and finance.
X
3
(S)he uses at least one computer program utilized for economic and financial analyses (SPSS, Eviews, STATA, R ve MATLAB).
4
(S)he has the foreign language proficiency necessary for economics and finance.
X
5
(S)he develops projects in the field and handles team work.
X
6
(S)he develops (her) his awareness of lifetime learning, follows the developments in (her) his field and adopts a critical approach.
X
7
(S)he uses theoretical and practical knowledge on economics and finance.
X
8
(S)he delivers (her) his opinions by making effective use of modern technologies and of at least one foreign language at a minimum level of level C1.
X
9
(S)he adopts and uses organizational, corporate and social ethical values.
X
10
(S)he adopts principles of social responsibility and acts whenever needed in light of social service sensitivity.
X
11
(S)he analyzes and uses basic knowledge and data regarding different disciplines to conduct inter-disciplinary studies.
X
12
(S)he benefits from (her) his proficiency in economics and finance to make policy suggestions and contribute to the field.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
3
6
18
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
1
8
8
Midterm Exam
1
30
30
General Exam
1
40
40
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
138
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(138/30)
5
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
LABOR ECONOMICS
ECO3212148
Spring Semester
3+0
3
5
Course Program
Salı 09:00-09:45
Salı 10:00-10:45
Salı 11:00-11:45
Cumartesi 19:30-20:15
Cumartesi 20:30-21:15
Cumartesi 21:30-22:15
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Prof.Dr. Rana ATABAY KUŞÇU
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect.Dr. Dilek YOMRALIOĞLU
Assistant(s)
Aim
The objective of this course is to examine the fundamental dynamics of the labor market around traditional and contemporary issues.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Labor Economics,Labor Supply,Population, Participation Rates and Hours of Work,Human Capital,Labor Demand,Equilibrium in the Labor Market,Wage Determination,The Wage Structure,Labor Mobility and Migration,Labor Market Discrimination,Labor Unions,Employment and Unemployment,Government Policies and the Labor Market -1,Government Policies and the Labor Market -2.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will be able to explain the equilibrium in the labor market from a theoretical perspective.
10, 14, 16, 9
A, G
1.1 Attain knowledge on basic concepts in the field.
1.2 Analyze the labor supply in the market.
1.3 Analyze the labor demand in the market.
2. Will be able to understand the role of human capital in the labor market.
10, 14, 16, 9
A, G
2.1 Explain the qualitative dynamics regarding labor force.
2.2. Discuss the impact of formal education and post-school training on the labor market.
3. Will be able to analyze the dynamics behind wages in a theoretical framework.
10, 14, 16, 9
A, G
3.1 Understand wage determination and the allocation of labor.
3.2 Have a command of wage structure in different types of markets.
3.3 Assess compensating wage differentials.
4. Will be able to explain various factors affecting the labor market.
10, 14, 16, 9
A, G
4.1 Understand labor mobility.
4.2 Establish the link between the labor market and migration.
4.3 Make comments on labor market discrimination.
5. Will be able to make policy suggestions regarding the labor market.
10, 14, 16, 9
A, G
5.1 Understand the main dynamics between government and the labor market.
5.2 Assess the public sector employment.
5.3 Makes suggestions for enhancing labor market productivity.
Contemporary Labor Economics, Campbell R. McConnell, Stanley L. Brue, David A. Macpherson, McGraw Hill, 12e
Biçerli, M.Kemal, Çalışma Ekonomisi, 2019, ISBN: 9786052425022
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Labor Economics, George J. Borja, McGraw Hill, 8e
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
(S)he describes theoretical knowledge in economics and finance.
X
2
(S)he explains mathematical and statistical methods needed for economics and finance.
X
3
(S)he uses at least one computer program utilized for economic and financial analyses (SPSS, Eviews, STATA, R ve MATLAB).
4
(S)he has the foreign language proficiency necessary for economics and finance.
X
5
(S)he develops projects in the field and handles team work.
X
6
(S)he develops (her) his awareness of lifetime learning, follows the developments in (her) his field and adopts a critical approach.
X
7
(S)he uses theoretical and practical knowledge on economics and finance.
X
8
(S)he delivers (her) his opinions by making effective use of modern technologies and of at least one foreign language at a minimum level of level C1.
X
9
(S)he adopts and uses organizational, corporate and social ethical values.
X
10
(S)he adopts principles of social responsibility and acts whenever needed in light of social service sensitivity.
X
11
(S)he analyzes and uses basic knowledge and data regarding different disciplines to conduct inter-disciplinary studies.
X
12
(S)he benefits from (her) his proficiency in economics and finance to make policy suggestions and contribute to the field.
