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On successful completion of this module students should: (i) understand how the labour market functions in terms of interaction between the forces of supply and demand and the relevant institutions; (ii) be able to apply basic economic analysis to problems such as the effects of tax changes on labour supply and employment; (iii) appreciate the complex roles of education, training, and job experience in determining the structure of earnings.
Indicative Module Content:Key topics are Minimum wages, trade unions & collective bargaining, Discrimination, Family policies, Education & training
Migration policies, Unemployment benefits, Active labour market policies, Payroll taxes
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 22 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 78 |
Total | 100 |
A knowledge of basic Principles of Microeconomics is strongly recommended and familiarity with calculus including optimization and basic algebra.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short): Students will complete short weekly MCQs on Brightspace in each week except week 1 and the week of the October bank holiday. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
Continuous Assessment: Students will complete weekly homework assignments every week except week 1 and the week of the October bank holiday. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
Examination: Students will complete a traditional end-of-term cumulative exam. It is NOT an MCQ. | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Online automated feedback
Students receive individual feedback on weekly homework assignment; students receive feedback of their score and the correct answer for weekly on-line quizzes.
Name | Role |
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Dimitrios Argyros | Tutor |