Contemporary Labor Economics - Seventh Edition

Author: (USA)ブルー, (USA)マクフィッソン
Translator: Liu Wen, Zhao Chengmei, et al.
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: As a representative work of contemporary labor economics, this book not only pays great attention to the complete and accurate explanation of the basic categories, principles, and methods of labor economics, synthesizing the achievements of previous theories, but also systematically discusses and comments on new issues and policies emerging in contemporary Western countries. Thus, it has become one of the most popular labor economics textbooks internationally. The book provides a comprehensive and focused analysis of labor economic theory. In terms of content, its analysis of areas such as human capital, allocation efficiency, principal-agent problems, wage structure, the government's impact on the labor market, labor market discrimination and anti-discrimination policies, intra- and inter-firm job search, and the distribution of personal income all offer unique insights. Each chapter is accompanied by open-ended discussion questions and online exercises to help students deepen their understanding of the material while accessing the latest information. The appendices at the end of the book provide additional resources for expanding and enhancing readers' comprehension, as well as discussions on these issues. The book's cutting-edge and practical content makes it suitable as a teaching text for undergraduate and graduate students in economics and management at universities. Additionally, its comprehensive summaries serve as a theoretical reference for professionals and researchers in economics, management, demography, labor economics, and education.