MSc in Applied Economics- Labor and Population Economics in Minneapolis United States | University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The Labor and Population Economics specialization examines theoretical and practical dimensions of workforce dynamics and employment systems. Key areas of study encompass: short-term and long-term labor supply and demand patterns, workforce skill development, joblessness, employment matching and mobility, factors influencing wage disparities and bias, collective bargaining impacts on compensation and hiring, along with analytical techniques for labor market research, incorporating both structural and experimental approaches.
The Master's program in applied economics equips graduates for careers in government and industry, as well as advanced academic pursuits. This demanding yet adaptable curriculum provides foundational training in economic principles and statistical techniques, while allowing for focused study and investigation across all program concentrations.