This text provides a thorough and non-technical overview of the theory of labour markets, underpinning the necessary theory for non-economists. The book focuses on: * Careful explanation of the main economics concepts but with no assumption of advanced economic knowledge * The level of the firm/workplace * The clear links to human resource management/management theory With extensive use of graphs and diagrams to help students understand the essential concepts of econometrics and quantitative techniques, with constant reference to applications, strategy implications and many workplace/industry examples and including key questions and exercises in each chapter, Labour Markets in a Business Context is essential reading for all management students.