Abstract
The field of labor economics is involved with the study of the labor market, including the determinants of employment, unemployment, and wages. The labor market developed as societies moved from feudal to capitalist processes.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences |
| Place of Publication | U.S.A |
| Publisher | Macmillan Reference |
| Pages | 513-515 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780028659657 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- economics
- labor markets
- capitalism
- commodities
