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The Job Jungle - A Labor Market Game

The Job Jungle - A Labor Market Game

This is a classroom game in which students act as employers, workers, consultants and educators. The game begins with a discussion of derived demand for and supply of labor. Employers and workers each have separate goals and begin by bargaining over wages. Obviously, employers try to negotiate relatively low wages in order to increase profits, while workers seek relatively high wages to maximize total income. The winning Employer receives $5.... Show More
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
December 14, 2000
Date Modified in MERLOT:
June 12, 2018
Author:
 
Submitter:
Cathy Swift
Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
College General Ed
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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