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Labor Economics
BSE Labor Economics Summer School covers a wide range of topics from various perspectives within the macro- and micro-labor contexts. Each course covers theoretical and empirical aspects, as well as economic policy.
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Here are the courses we currently offer in Labor Economics Summer School
Who attends?
Interested in topics such as Gender, Wage and the labor market? Our courses could be for you:
- Economics and social sciences graduate students focusing on labor market issues and related dissertation topics
- Public institution researchers and policy professionals seeking the latest advances in labor market research
- Economics or social science undergraduates seeking a comprehensive overview of the labor market from varied perspectives
Program Director
Maia Güell
PhD, London School of Economics
Why study at BSE?
Top 3 Economic Research Department
Study with professors who produce top-ranking research in their fields.
World-renowned Faculty
Receive the highest quality training, with courses developed with students in mind.
Barcelona
One of Europe’s most popular cities, combine learning with culture for the best learning experience.
Why should you attend BSE Summer School?
All BSE Summer courses are taught to the same high standard as our Master’s programs.
Network with like-minded peers from around the world
Short courses allow you to learn without a big time commitment
Try something new, expand your knowledge and career prospects, and advance your thesis
Admissions Process
Before applying, participants must check that they meet the following criteria:
Requirements
Successful candidates will usually demonstrate one or more of the following in an application to our Summer School programs:
- A strong background in Economics or a field closely related to the course topic (Statistics, Law, etc.)
- Postgraduate degree or current Master’s/PhD studies related to the course topic
- Relevant professional experience
Requirements for Labour Economics courses
- An undergraduate degree in Economics or other Social Sciences
FAQ
How much does each Summer School course cost?
Fees for each course may vary. Please consult each course page for accurate information.
Are there any discounts available?
Yes, BSE offers a variety of discounts on its Summer School courses. See more information about available discounts or request a personalized discount quote by email.
Can I take more than one course?
Yes! you can combine any of the Summer School courses (schedule permitting). See the full course calendar.
Credit transfers (ECTS)
To be eligible for credit transfers, students must complete a final project.
Students will deliver a short summary of a paper one week after the summer school finishes. It will consist in a critical summary of a published paper, around 3-4 pages, 1.5 spaced, font size 11. The critical summary will need to follow these guidelines: expose what are the main ideas of the paper, how they are addressed, strength and weakness of the paper, methodological approach, theoretical or empirical background, and suggestions for improvements).
Consult the Credit Transfer page for more information about this option.
Do I get a certificate of attendance?
Participants who attend more than 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance, free of charge.
Presentation Skills workshop
The Labor Economics Summer School includes a Presentation Skills Workshop every day at lunchtime (lunch provided) open to all participants taking a Labor Economics course. This workshop offers skills to prepare clear and effective academic presentations of research papers.
Call for papers
The Presentation Skills Workshop also includes a call for papers for students who wish to present their work. If you are interested in submitting a paper for review, please make your submission at: summerschool@bse.eu
Please put “Labor presentation skills workshop” in the subject line of your email. The deadline for submitting papers is May 30, and the schedule for the presentation of papers will be announced when the selection of papers has been finalized. At the end of the Summer School, participants who have presented a paper will receive an additional certificate.
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