Overall objectives:

1 - Understanding and study of the major theoretical models of description and resource allocation in the labor market;
2 - Developing the ability to read and assimilate articles on Labor Economics&;
3 - Development of the capacity of oral presentations of scientific papers.

Syllabus:

1 - Introduction
2 - Concepts and Foundations
3 - Labor Supply
4 - Labor Demand
5 - Labor Market
6 - Advanced Topics
7 - The Labor Market in Portugal

Literature/Sources:

Borjas, George ,  Economia do Trabalho , McGraw-­Hill
N/A , Vários artigos distribuídos nas aulas ,

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
It is based on oral and written transmission of knowledge from teacher to students during the contact hours, including the development of works or presentations, as the resolution of cases or practical questions and the discussion of proposed topics. Two exames (each one with waited averaged of 50%). Reassessment period: final exame with waited score of 100%.