Econ 150A: Labor Economics
Summer Session B

Weekly Office Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 11am-12pm, North Hall 2015

Syllabus and Assignments

Syllabus

Assignment 1

Assignment 1 Answers

Assignment 2

Assignment 2 Answers

Assignment 3

Brief Assignment 3 Answers I will have more detailed solutions on Monday or Tuesday.

Detailed Assignment 3 Answers

Announcements

-Here are two clear figures that show the impact of mandated benefits on the labor market. Figure 4-9 from the book and An additional figure that I created.

-Note the change in question 1 from assignment 2. I will pass back the exams tomorrow, August 25th, and go over the answers. Any concerns regarding grading must be addressed after class tomorrow. (Posted 8/24)

-Assignment 2 and Reading 2 are posted and will be discussed on Wednesday, August 26th. (Posted 8/19)

-Note the change in question 5 of Assignment 1. The maximum subsidy should be $2,500, not $5,000. (Posted 8/16)

-Also, reading number 2 is going to be discussed Wednesday, August 26th instead of Tuesday, August 25th. (Posted 8/16)

-Reading 1 is posted and should be read for class on Wednesday August, 12th

-2 additional textbooks were ordered yesterday with the intention of being put on reserve in the library. I will let you know when they are available.