Inequality in the Labor Market and Beyond 2400-ENSM097A
The aim of this course is to prepare students to write an empirical study and master thesis in the field of economics of inequality. The topics discussed during the seminar concern inequality and discrimination occurring in the labor market and beyond. The consequences inequality has for economic well-being are highlighted.
Several articles in the field of economics of inequality and discrimination will be discussed as an introduction:
- inequality and discrimination measurement
- group differences in the labor market
- decomposition methods
- sources of inequality in the labor market
- consequences of inequality for economic outcomes (e.g. wealth)
Additional articles are selected based on students’ interests and thesis topics.
Type of course
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Learning outcomes
Students will learn how to conduct a basic empirical study: perform a literature review and critical assessment of the literature, have the ability to identify testable hypotheses and/or research objectives, find suitable methods of analysis, identify appropriate datasets for analysis, perform the analysis, have the ability to interpret data and draw conclusions.
The student will gain knowledge in various aspects at the intersection of inequality, labor market and related outcomes. An interest in quantitative methods in empirical is required.
Assessment criteria
Evaluation is based on in-class work, presentations and quality of thesis.
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