REQUIRED TEXTS: E. Wolff  Economics of Poverty, Inequalities and Discrimination (South Western Publishing), 1997.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Selected topics in the field of labor economics, the history of labor organization in the U.S. and foreign countries.

 Course outline and lecture link

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Students will be expected to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of income distribution and poverty.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the function of and use demand and supply forces in labor markets.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of labor topics, including minimum wage, labor force participation, wage differentials, human capital, labor productivity, and inequality.

Tests
There will be two (2) tests during the term. Each test will be worth 100 points each and may include essay-type questions, problems, and objective questions. Test 2 will include comprehensive material.

Quizzes/Short Papers
During the term a minimum of four (4) take home quizzes (or short papers) will be assigned. Each quiz (or paper) will have a value of 25 points. Ten points will be deducted for each class day the quiz is late. The instructor reserves the right to assign quiz (or paper) material to be completed "in class."

Make-Up Test
In the event that a student is absent for a scheduled test, a single (comprehensive, essay) test will be given.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Course Grade
Final grades will be based on the percentage of total points obtained during the term. Averages will be determined as follows:

66.67% - two (2) tests

33.33% - four (4) quizzes (or short papers)

Letter grades will be assigned in the following manner:

90% and above A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
Below 60% F

RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS POLICY:

Students who are absent from class for observance of a religious holy day will be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within one (1) week of returning to class. The student, not later than the 15th calendar day after the first day of the semester (September 7 for Fall 2000), must notify the instructor of each scheduled class day that he/she would be absent for a religious holy day.

DISABLED STUDENT POLICY:

It is the policy of Sam Houston State University that no otherwise qualified disabled individual shall, solely by reason of his/her handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any academic, Student Life program, or activity. Handicapped students may request academic assistance when needed from a Committee for Continuing Academic Assistance for Disabled Students by visiting the Director of the Counseling Center in the Lee Drain Building Annex, or by calling ext. 1720.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Regular and punctual class attendance is expected; tests and quizzes are based on class presentations and also from text material.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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