Format:
xxii, 758 Seiten
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Illustrationen, Diagramme
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Breite 178 mm, Hoehe 254 mm
Edition:
Fourteenth edition, international student edition
ISBN:
9780367346973
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9780367346980
Content:
Modern Labor Economics: Theory and Public Policy, now in its fourteenth edition, continues to be the leading text for one-semester courses in labor economics at the undergraduate and graduate levels.It offers 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.The authors believe that showing students the social implications of the concepts discussed in the course will enhance their motivation to learn. Consequently, this text presents numerous examples of policy decisions that have been affected by the ever-shifting labor market.This new edition continues to offer the following:a balance of relevant, contemporary examplescoverage of the current economic climatean introduction to basic methodological techniques and problemstools for review and further studyThis fourteenth edition presents updated data throughout and a wealth of new examples, such as the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns, gig work, nudges, monopsony power in the technology industry, and the effect of machine learning on inequality. Supplementary materials for students and instructors are available on the book's companion website
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe ISBN 978-0-429-32720-9
Language:
English
Subjects:
Economics
Author information:
Ehrenberg, Ronald G. 1946-
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