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ECON 251 Labor Economics (3 hours)

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Majors, Minors & Degrees:
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Peace and Justice Studies
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An analysis of labor theory and the labor force including an examination of occupational wage differentials, women in the labor force, investment in human capital, racial discrimination in employment, and the impact of labor unions.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C-" or better in ECON 054 Microeconomic Principles or permission of the instructor.

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