{"product_id":"modern-labor-economics-ronald-g-ehrenberg-9780367346973","title":"Modern Labor Economics: Theory and Public Policy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Labor Economics: Theory and Public Policy\u003c\/em\u003e, now in its fourteenth edition, continues to be the leading text for one-semester courses in labor economics at the undergraduate and graduate levels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt offers a thorough overview of the modern theory of labor market behavior and reveals how this theory is used to analyze public policy. Designed for students who may not have extensive backgrounds in economics, the text balances theoretical coverage with examples of practical applications that allow students to see concepts in action.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors believe that showing students the social implications of the concepts discussed in the course will enhance their motivation to learn. Consequently, this text presents numerous examples of policy decisions that have been affected by the ever-shifting labor market.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis new edition continues to offer the following: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea balance of relevant, contemporary examples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecoverage of the current economic climate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean introduction to basic methodological techniques and problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etools for review and further study\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis fourteenth edition presents updated data throughout and a wealth of new examples, such as the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns, gig work, nudges, monopsony power in the technology industry, and the effect of machine learning on inequality. Supplementary materials for students and instructors are available on the book's companion website.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ronald G. Ehrenberg, Robert Smith, Kevin F. Hallock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0367346974\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780367346973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/23\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 782\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.63d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronald G. Ehrenberg","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43991047602431,"sku":"9780367346973","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_57cd4b31-dcf7-496e-b5b3-02496a15ee03.jpg?v=1683308140","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/modern-labor-economics-ronald-g-ehrenberg-9780367346973","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}