Labour Markets in a Business Context

This text provides an overview of the theory of labour markets, underpinning the necessary theory for non-economists. It focuses on: explanations of the main economic concepts, assuming no advanced economic knowledge; the level of the firm/workplace; and the clear links to human resource management/management theory. The text also features: extensive use of graphs and diagrams to help students understand the essential concepts of econometrics and quantitative techniques; reference to applications and strategy implications; workplace/industry examples; and key questions and exercises in each chapter.