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Labor economics

George J. Borjas (Author)
Labor Economics, seventh edition by George J. Borjas provides a modern introduction to labor economics, emphasizing both theory and empirical evidence. The book uses many examples drawn from state-of-the-art studies in labor economics literature. The author introduces, through examples, methodological techniques that are commonly used in labor economics to empirically test various aspects of the theory. Labor Economics is thoroughly integrated with the adaptive digital tools available in McGraw-Hill's LearnSmart Advantage Suite, proven to increase student engagement and success in the course
Print Book, English, 2016
Seventh edition View all formats and editions
McGraw-Hill Education, New York, NY, 2016
xviii, 569 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
9780078021886, 9781259252365, 007802188X, 1259252361
889577338
Chapter 1: Introduction to labor economics
Chapter 2: Labor supply
Chapter 3: Labor demand
Chapter 4: Labor market equilibrium
Chapter 5: Compensating wage differentials
Chapter 6: Human capital
Chapter 7: The wage structure
Chapter 8: Labor mobility
Chapter 9: Labor market discrimination
Chapter 10: Labor unions
Chapter 11: Incentive pay
Chapter 12: Unemployment