Labour Economics At University Of Ghana
The aim of this course is to introduce Students to the mechanics of the labour market. Students
will learn about how labour markets work – supply and demand, how individuals allocate time
between work and leisure, and why firms hire. Students will also understand the implications of
minimum wages on employment, the rationale for trade union organizations and how they work in
Ghana, geographical mobility, wages and unemployment in Ghana and Africa. Empirical
examples from studies on Ghana and Africa will be discussed. Topics include Labour Supply,
Labour Demand, Labour Market Equilibrium, Compensating Wage Differentials, Human Capital,
Wage Structure, Labour Mobility, Labour Market Discrimination, Labour Unions, Incentive Pay
and Unemployment.