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  1. Outstanding Ideas For Research Paper In Labor Economics

    A Handful Of Winning Labor Economics Research Paper Topics. Labor economics attempts to predict the response of employers and employees to changing prices, wages, and working conditions. The study is rather broad and diverse, as both macroeconomic and microeconomic techniques are employed in it. Before starting to write a research paper on ...

  2. 134 Economics Thesis Topics: Ideas for Outstanding Writing

    The economics of alcohol abuse problems. In this thesis, students can develop several essential issues. First, they can examine how poverty is connected to alcohol abuse. Second, they can see the link between alcohol consumption and productivity. To sum up, students can elaborate on the economic costs of alcohol abuse.

  3. PDF Essays in Labor Economics

    This thesis titled "Essays in Labour Economics" is comprised of three essays investigating various determinants of earnings inequality. Chapter 1 provides a novel explanation for labor market polarization—the rise in employment shares of high and low skill jobs at the expense of middle skill jobs, and the fall in middle-skill wages.

  4. PDF Topics in Labor Economics, WS 2007/2008

    research in labor economics, with topics depending on student interest. academic job market. Juridicum, although this may be amended. research in labor economics. One to two articles will be covered per. class. expected to write two "referee reports" during the term. Further. guidance will be given during the semester.

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    Research in Labor Economics (RLE) was founded in 1977 by Ronald Ehrenberg and JAI Press, and has been published by Elsevier from 1999-2007 and by Emerald since 2008. Solomon Polachek has been editor since 1995. Beginning in 2007 RLE affiliated with the IZA - Institute of Labor Economics, an independent non-profit research institution running ...

  6. Readings

    SES # TOPICS READINGS I. Labor Market Externalities: Ia. Non-Pecuniary and Pecuniary Externalities in the Labor Market Rauch, James E. (1993) "Productivity Gains from Geographic Concentration of Human Capital Evidence from the Cities," Journal of Urban Economics 34, 380-400. Acemoglu, Daron (1996) "A Microfoundation for Social Increasing Returns in Human Capital Accumulation ...

  7. PDF Essays in Development and Labor Economics

    Submitted to the Department of Economics on May 12, 2023 in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ECONOMICS Abstract This thesis comprises three chapters studying labor markets in developing countries. The first two chapters examine two sources of gender gaps in the labor market—gender differences in

  8. PDF Essays in Labor Economics

    Dissertation Advisors: Lawrence Katz, Claudia Goldin Yuezhou Huo Essays in Labor Economics Abstract My thesis explores topics in labor economics, with a focus on returns to education using experimental studies. Chapter One investigates how foreign and Chinese master's are received in the Chinese

  9. Essays in labor economics

    This dissertation explores different topics in labor economics and household finance. The first chapter focuses on owners of privately-held firms, who typically invest a large amount of their personal wealth into their firm. In principle, the wealth not invested in the firm may be used as a buffer to smooth shocks to the firm.

  10. Essays in labor economics

    2015. Description. This thesis examines two topics in labor economics and policy evaluation. Chapter 1 provides an introduction. Chapter 2 addresses the estimation of the effects of the minimum wage on labor market outcomes in developing countries. The main finding is that, even in the absence of policy variation, that is, when the same level ...

  11. PDF Essays in Industrial Organization and Labor Economics

    Essays in Industrial Organization and Labor Economics. By Maggie Yellen Submitted to the Department of Economics on May 12, 2023 in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ECONOMICS. ABSTRACT. This thesis consists of three chapters, two in Industrial Organization and one in Labor Economics.

  12. Thesis Topics in Labour Economics

    This document discusses the challenges of writing a thesis in the field of labour economics. It notes that labour economics is a complex domain that requires an understanding of economic theories, statistical methods, and real-world socioeconomic issues. Choosing an appropriate thesis topic, conducting thorough research, and effectively organizing and presenting findings can be difficult tasks ...

  13. Economics Dissertation Topics and Titles

    Here are some economic geography dissertation topics to help you explore this field. Topic 1: Role of local ethics and culture in shaping entrepreneurial economic development in various businesses. Topic 2: Diversity in entrepreneurial approaches brought up by emigrants in the economics of a place: A critical analysis.

  14. Thesis Topics in Labor Economics

    1. Writing a thesis on labor economics can be challenging due to the complex nature of the field and amount of research required. 2. Labor economics encompasses various aspects of labor markets including employment, wages, human capital, and policies. Choosing the right thesis topic is important for producing meaningful research. 3. Identifying a relevant research topic can be difficult given ...

  15. Can anyone suggest a thesis topic on labour economics?

    Most recent answer. "Labour Economy" use these two key terms and extensively read as many papers and books on them. Try to evaluate and synthesized each by bringing out how each paper relates to ...

  16. Graduate Theses and Dissertations

    This dissertation explores the economics of search algorithms deployed by platforms. Chapters 1 and 2 address challenges in evaluating market power associated with algorithms. ... Across three chapters of my dissertation, I explore diverse topics and policy implications related to labor economics. In the first chapter, I investigate the ...

  17. Topics in Labour Economics

    The focus will be mostly on the micro-level and the lectures will build around the evidence provided by the most recent empirical research in the field. It is envisaged that the following topics will be covered: 1 Introduction to Labour Economics. 2 Labor Supply. 3 Labor Demand.

  18. Browsing EUI Theses by Subject "Labor economics"

    Title: Essays in economics of education, labor, and gender economics Author (s): VARONA CERVANTES, Carla Date: 2023 Citation: Florence : European University Institute, 2023 Type: Thesis Series/Number: EUI; ECO; PhD Thesis Abstract: This thesis contains three independent essays that focus on economics of education, labor, and gender economics.

  19. Economics thesis and dissertation collection

    Economics thesis and dissertation collection. Browse By. ... This thesis is composed by three independent essays studying relevant topics in macroeconomic policy: Chapter 1 analyses the interaction of monetary policy and bank risk taking. ... In this thesis I study various aspects within the field of family economics and labour economics, with ...

  20. Economics Undergraduate Honors Theses

    Determining the Relationship Between Patient Participation and Treatment Plan Confidence Across a Spectrum of Illness Severity in the State of California" - Saif Chowdhury. "Modeling Optimal Investment and Greenhouse Gas Abatement in the Presence of Technology Spillovers" - Sabrina Chui. "Understanding the Influence of Marginal Income Tax Rates ...

  21. Economics Dissertation Topics

    Employment/Labour Economics Dissertation Topics. Employment is considered to be a key concept in economics and its significance is reflected in the perception that people at work are seen as individuals/groups of individuals involved in the production of services and goods. Such production requires human capital and time; thus, organisations of ...

  22. Undergraduate Dissertations in Economics

    Topics here may be defined broadly - labour economics, development economics, or monetary economics. This may also produce bunching around some staff members. ... Where the economics dissertation can be taken by both single honours students and those following joint honours, it is important for markers to be aware of what is reasonable for ...

  23. ECON0062

    ECON0062 - Topics in Labour Economics. Aims: This course provides an overview of key topics in the field of labour economics. More specifically, the course: teaches the key elements of labour economics; uses labour economics to say something about how real world phenomena related to the labour market work;

  24. UK economy continued to flatline in July recording no growth as Labour

    It's the second month of stagnation, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said as GDP - the measure of everything produced in the UK - flatlined in the weeks following the election of the ...