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Labor Economics Certificate

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Discover Economic Connections

The Labor Economics Certificate will help students apply economic theories to issues affecting workers in the 21st century. These include labor's supply and demand, wages, human capital, unemployment, collective bargaining, fringe benefits, government legislation, and more. Students have the chance to analyze the US and worldwide economies to develop ideas on how to improve economic performance.

The College of Business offers Idaho State students and community members the opportunity to build this understanding through our nine-credit (three course) Labor Economics Certificate. Anyone can enroll in the program, whether you are a student at Idaho State or not.

 Just Three Courses 

Macroeconomics or Microeconomics

Introduction to the US economy and supply & demand. Includes analysis of natural output, unemployment, and inflation. Examines the roles of governmental spending and taxation and monetary policy conducted by the Federal Reserve. These courses also partially satisfy Objective 6 of the Gen Ed Requirements.

Contemporary Labor Economics

In this course, you will apply economic theories to issues affecting workers in the 21st century. These include labor's supply and demand, wages, human capital, unemployment, collective bargaining, fringe benefits, and government legislation.

Economic Development

A study primarily focused on differences between affluent areas of the world and developing nations and how this knowledge can be used to improve economic performance globally. In addition, a portion of the course will examine regional economic development models.

Get Started

The Labor Economics Certificate is open to current Idaho State students in any major as well as the public. If you are currently an Idaho State student, the certificate can be added as a secondary curriculum to your current major. Current students should talk with one of our College of Business advisors to get started with the program. Members of the public can sign up for the certificate program through the Continuing Education Workforce Training (CEWT) program. Follow the links below to get started.