ECON 3340 Labor Economics

Name: Labor Economics
Rating: 3.88 (351 reviews)

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
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites: ECON2228 and ECON2201 or ECON2203

Catalog text is imported from the reviewed Boston College course snapshot. Confirm eligibility in EagleApps.

Requirements fulfilled

Economics B.A.: Economics elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

3.88 / 5

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

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. 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 Kazarosian
Fall 2026, 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
Haibin Jiang
Fall 2024, Spring 2024 · Official rating 3.91/5
Jude Clymer
Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.30/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Mark 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