Mercados laborales latinoamericanos
Study Latin America's labor markets, gain research tools, and develop skills to analyze and evaluate key regional indicators.
Study Latin America's labor markets, gain research tools, and develop skills to analyze and evaluate key regional indicators.
This course provides an introduction to labor economics concepts with specific applications to Latin America. The curriculum explores how labor markets have evolved from basic wage determination studies to complex analyses of interactions between workers, companies, government, and institutions. Students will gain practical tools to develop independent research on labor market topics, learning to analyze, construct, and evaluate fundamental indicators for labor market development and functioning across Latin American countries. The course covers basic labor market concepts, measurement techniques, labor demand and supply dynamics, elasticities, productivity determinants, unemployment causes, and market rigidities.
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What you'll learn
Identify basic labor market concepts and calculate indicators to understand labor supply and demand behaviors Comprehend labor demand elements, actor behaviors, existing restrictions, and their relationship with other labor market dynamics Understand labor supply elements, supply models, and how agent decisions and productivity determinants influence labor market dynamics Analyze the interaction between supply and demand, the causes and types of unemployment, and the rigidities affecting labor markets in Latin America
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to labor market concepts and their application in Latin America. Students will explore the evolution of labor economics from basic wage studies to complex analyses of interactions between workers, firms, and government. The curriculum is structured to build foundational knowledge and practical skills, beginning with basic labor market concepts and measurement techniques. It then explores labor demand dynamics, including short-term demand, elasticities, and non-salary costs. The third component focuses on labor supply, examining theoretical determinants, changes, and elasticities. Finally, students analyze labor market equilibrium, unemployment causes and types, and market rigidities. Throughout the course, special attention is given to Latin American contexts and challenges, preparing students to conduct independent research and evaluate key indicators for regional labor markets.
Introducción a los conceptos del mercado laboral
Module 1
Demanda laboral
Module 2
La oferta de trabajo
Module 3
El equilibrio del mercado laboral
Module 4
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2 Courses
Economist & Professor at Universidad del Rosario
Darwin Cortés is an economist with advanced degrees from Universidad Nacional de Colombia and a PhD in Economics from the University of Toulouse, France. He is currently an Associate Professor at Universidad del Rosario’s Faculty of Economics. His academic expertise lies in quantitative methods, development economics, political economy, and the socioeconomic impact of public policy. He has authored influential studies on education, health, early interventions, labor markets, and inequality in Latin America. Notable research includes work on information transmission and crime, regional inequality in Colombia, and long-term effects of conditional cash transfers and early childhood programs. As a key figure in the EFI labor alliance under Colombia Científica, Darwin brings real-world insights to his edX courses on Latin American labor markets.
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Labor Market Researcher & Economist
Diana Isabel Londoño Aguirre is a labor economist with degrees from Universidad de Antioquia and a master’s in Economics from Universidad del Rosario. She currently serves as a researcher at Universidad del Rosario and a technical expert for the World Bank, focusing on labor market issues. Diana has contributed to key national studies on social welfare dynamics and regional wage gaps in Colombia. Her academic work includes a notable thesis on occupational wage premiums and regional disparities, and she has collaborated with Colombia’s Public Employment Service and Ministry of Labor. On edX, she teaches in the URosarioX series, offering courses on inclusive and Latin American labor markets.
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