The political economy of employment: a framework for a more pluralistic, real world labour economics course
by Janice Peterson
International Journal of Pluralism and Economics Education (IJPEE), Vol. 7, No. 4, 2016

Abstract: This paper seeks to provide a broad and flexible framework for instructors wishing to develop an issue/problem-oriented, pluralistic undergraduate labour economics course as a supplement or alternative to traditional micro-economics-based courses. This approach suggests using contemporary work on the changing structure of employment as the focusing topic of the course, setting the stage for the introduction of economic history, alternative theoretical perspectives, industry studies and descriptive statistics, the stories and experiences of individual workers, as well as experiential learning experiences. Although the specific course applications presented are focused on the US experience, this approach provides opportunities for international comparisons.

Online publication date: Fri, 11-Nov-2016

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Pluralism and Economics Education (IJPEE):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com