Global Perspectives on Labor Markets

Location: Stockholm

Type: Elective Course

Term: Semester

About this course

This course explores the functioning, structure, and outcomes of labor markets around the world, with a focus on comparative and international perspectives. Students will examine how institutions, policies, and economic forces shape labor markets across different countries and regions. Topics include wage determination, employment and unemployment trends, labor market regulation, migration, gender and racial disparities, and the impacts of globalization and technological change. Cross-country case studies will provide a foundation for understanding key similarities and differences in labor market experiences worldwide. Through empirical research, theoretical frameworks, and policy analysis, students will develop tools to critically evaluate labor market policies and outcomes in a global context.