Fundamentals of Labor Economics
Thomas Hyclak; Geraint Johnes; Robert ThorntonSinopsis ebook
Introduce the essential aspects of modern labor economics from an international perspective as Hyclak Johnes Thornton s FUNDAMENTALS OF LABOR ECONOMICS 3E provides students with a comprehensive survey of economic theory and empirical evidence on purely competitive labor markets Using a highly accessible approach the authors examine the impact of imperfect competition incomplete information and uncertainty and institutional factors stemming from government regulation unions social norms and human resource management policies on wages and employment opportunities The latest updates and applications address important current issues such as wage and income inequality labor market effects of international migration the impact of occupational licensing on wages and employment and the labor aspects of today s gig economy Extensive data references and cases provide an international comparative perspective while a complete support package offers additional instructional support