ECON686 SOCIAL NETWORKS IN LABOR MARKETS

Course Code:3110686
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Economics
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
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Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

Graduate course in labor economics; particular emphasis on the analysis of social networks in labor markets. More than half of all jobs are obtained through social networks: the course will focus on understanding the effects of networks on labor market outcomes, especially on unemployment; expose the student to this rapidly emerging field.


Course Learning Outcomes