Supply of labour pt2

Question 1

Causes of occupational immobility

Answer 1

-Skills gaps
-Training gaps
-Experience gaps
-Confidence and motivation

Question 2

Skill gaps

Answer 2

New jobs may require different skills from those that unemployed workers can currently offer.

Question 3

Training gaps

Answer 3

Unemployed workers may not have access to affordable training schemes to improve employability

Question 4

Experience gaps

Answer 4

The long term structurally unemployed oftem have gaps in their CV that makes them less attractive to employers

Question 5

Confidence and motivation

Answer 5

Long unemployment causes a decline in skill and so does confidence and motivation

Question 6

Causes of Geographical immobility

Answer 6

-Housing costs
-Family and social ties
-Educational institutions
-Cost of living
-Visa restrictions

Question 7

Housing costs

Answer 7

Workers may be hesitant to move to areas with expansive housing even if the job is abundant

Question 8

Family and social ties

Answer 8

Moving awa from friends and family can be emotionally challenging and may deter individuals from seeking employment in other regions.

Question 9

Educational institutions

Answer 9

Access to quality educational institutions can influence decisions about moving

Question 10

Cost of living

Answer 10

High cost of living, including transportation, healthcare and more, can discourage individuals from relocating to areas with a higher cost of living.