Description
Book SynopsisLabor Economics, ninth edition by George J. Borjas provides a modern introduction to labor economics, surveying the field with an emphasis on both theory and facts.
Labor Economics is thoroughly integrated with the adaptive digital tools available in McGraw-Hill's Connect, proven to increase student engagement and success in the course.
All new Data Explorer questions using data simulation to help students grasp concepts
Materials are fresh and up to date by introducing and discussing the latest research studies where conceptual or empirical contributions have increased our understanding of the labor market.
The book has undergone Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion reviews to implement content around topics including generalizations and stereotypes, gender, abilities/disabilities, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, diversity of names, and age.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Labor Supply
Chapter 3: Labor Demand
Chapter 4: Labor Market Equilibrium
Chapter 5: Compensating Wage Differentials
Chapter 6: Education
Chapter 7: The Wage Distribution
Chapter 8: Labor Mobility
Chapter 9: Labor Market Discrimination
Chapter 10: Labor Unions
Chapter 11: Incentive Pay
Chapter 12: Unemployment
Mathematical Appendix: Some Standard Models in Labor Economics
