Modern labor economics : theory and public policy

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Title:

Modern labor economics : theory and public policy

Author:

Ehrenberg, Ronald G.

ISBN:

9780321533739

Personal Author:

Ehrenberg, Ronald G.

Edition:

10th ed.

Publication Information:

Boston : Pearson/Addison Wesley, c2009.

Physical Description:

xxi, 650 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.

Series:

The Addison-Wesley series in economics

Addison-Wesley series in economics.

Contents:

Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Overview of the Labor Market -- Ch. 3. The Demand for Labor -- Ch. 4. Labor Demand Elasticities -- Ch. 5. Frictions in the Labor Market -- Ch. 6. Supply of Labor to the Economy: The Decision to Work -- Ch. 7. Labor Supply: Household Production, the Family, and the Life Cycle -- Ch. 8. Compensating Wage Differentials and Labor Markets -- Ch. 9. Investments in Human Capital: Education and Training -- Ch. 10. Worker Mobility: Migration, Immigration, and Turnover -- Ch. 11. Pay and Productivity: Wage Determination Within the Firm -- Ch. 12. Gender, Race, and Ethnicity in the Labor Market -- Ch. 13. Unions and the Labor Market -- Ch. 14. Unemployment -- Ch. 15. Inequality in Earnings -- Ch. 16. The Labor Market Effects of International Trade and Production Sharing.

Abstract:

"Modern Labor Economics provides a clear, comprehensive introduction to labor market behavior. In addition to presenting core theory in an accessible way, Ehrenberg and Smith apply theoretical concepts to the analysis of a wide variety of labor market policies and summarize the latest empirical findings."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Labor economics.

Labor policy.

Personnel management.

Added Author:

Smith, Robert Stewart.

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The best-selling Modern Labor Economics provides a clear, comprehensive introduction to labor market behavior. In addition to presenting core theory, Ehrenberg and Smith provide empirical evidence for or against each hypothesis, explore the usefulness of various theories for public policy analysis, and include detailed policy examples in each chapter. The Tenth Edition incorporates critical developments in the field of labor economics, with new discussions of behavioral economics and immigration as well as a new chapter on international trade and globalization. Review questions appear at the end of each chapter, and problem sets have been expanded to give students ample practice opportunities.