The Economics of Unions

Undergraduate

Labour unions in the marketplace. How unions affect, and are affected by, the labour and product markets. Topics include the effects of unions on wages, fringe benefits, turnover, inequality, productivity and the profitability of firms; union behaviour; who belongs to unions and why; collective bargaining; strikes; interest arbitration; public-sector unionism. Course Format: Lectures, 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1P91 and ECON 1P92 Cross-Listing(s): LABR 2P15 Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.