ECON3340

Labor Economics

This course will introduce students to the methodology of labor economics from both institutional and neoclassical perspectives. The principal emphasis will be on neoclassical theory and empirical work dealing with the supply and demand for labor; the operation of the labor market; the determination of wages; and the impact of trade unions and collective bargaining. Special emphasis will be placed on applications of theory and empirical findings to policy questions. This course requires research writing.

Course overview

Department
Economics
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

3.88 / 5

Based on 351 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Joanna Venator
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023 · Official rating 4.16/5
  • Mark V Kazarosian
    Fall 2026
  • Haibin Jiang
    Fall 2024, Spring 2024 · Official rating 3.91/5
  • Jude Clymer
    Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.30/5
  • Mark Kazarosian
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.31/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Mark V Kazarosian · Gasson Hall 307 TuTh 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Joanna Venator · O'Neill Library 253 MW 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered