The many aspects of labor as a factor of production in the economy, focusing in both the theoretical and empirical aspects of labor economics and the policy implications that follow. Among the topics considered are the demand for labor, the supply of labor (labor force participation and hours worked), the determinants of wage rates, unions, and unemployment.

OWU Units: 1.00. Crosslisting(s): None. Prerequisite(s): C- or better in ECON 110 . Corequisite(s): None. Antirequisite(s): None. Fee: None. Core Competency: Examine Power and Inequities. Offered: Fall.