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Best books to learn Labor economics, in order

Labor economics asks why wages are what they are, and it is the subfield where economics has most publicly changed its mind — the minimum-wage consensus of 1990 is not the consensus of today.

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How should I approach learning labor economics?
Labor economics asks why wages are what they are, and it is the subfield where economics has most publicly changed its mind — the minimum-wage consensus of 1990 is not the consensus of today.
What's a good book to start labor economics with?
A strong starting point is Labor Economics by George J. Borjas. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after labor economics?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Health economics, Environmental economics.

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