Labour market Flashcards
What is the definition of demand for labor?
Demand for labor refers to the number of workers that employers are willing and able to hire at a given wage rate.
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the demand for labor? A) Wage rate B) Productivity C) Government regulations D) Employee preferences
D) Employee preferences
True or False: An increase in the demand for a product generally leads to an increase in the demand for labor in the production of that product.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ of labor is influenced by the wage rate, working conditions, and labor market conditions.
supply
What is one major factor that affects the supply of labor?
Wage rate
How does education level impact the supply of labor?
Higher education levels typically increase the supply of skilled labor available in the market.
What role does immigration play in the supply of labor?
Immigration can increase the supply of labor by bringing in workers from other regions or countries.
True or False: A decrease in unemployment benefits can lead to an increase in the supply of labor.
True
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the supply of labor? A) Age demographics B) Job training programs C) Company profits D) Personal preferences
C) Company profits
What is the relationship between labor demand and wage elasticity?
Labor demand is often inelastic, meaning that changes in wage rates have a smaller effect on the quantity of labor demanded.