BADM 6510 International Labor Economics
Analysis of the problems related to the labor market and labor relations in the new order of the globalized economy. Definition of microeconomic aspects and relationships on an individual and enterprise scale, macroeconomic matters as policies for employment and social welfare. Use of research of specific markets, demographic and migratory changes of the work force in an international environment, problems of cultural diversity and participation of minority groups in the labor market, labor supply and demands, unemployment and inflation. Discussion of governmental strategies of labor promotion and investment in human capital, industrial policies and protection against competition, salary scales, collective bargaining and trends in social security plans.