Labor markets and organizations
Description / Outline
The study of labor markets is of central importance in sociology as it allows for insights into how broader economic forces and aspects of social structure influence the interactions between employers and employees, shaping different types of inequalities. In industrial societies, where most individuals obtain their income and other benefits through employment, labor market dynamics play a crucial role in determining how resources are distributed across the population.
We aim to understand the dynamics of labor markets, work arrangements, and inequalities by focusing on the role of organizations and institutions. To answer questions in this area, we often draw on large administrative data, combined with survey- or webscraped data, and employ computational methods, such as network analysis or automated text analysis.