Key Terms 6 - The Labour Market

Question 1

Geographical Immobility of Labour

Answer 1

Occurs when workers find it difficult or impossible to move to jobs in other parts of the country or in other countries for reasons such as higher housing costs in locations where the job exists.

Question 2

Occupational Immobility of Labour

Answer 2

Occurs when workers find it difficult or impossible to move between jobs because they lack or cannot develop the skills required for the new jobs.