UK Labour Market Participation
Factors which affect the Participation Rate (Economic Activity)
- Real Wage
If real wages are increased it may encourage people to enter the labour force.
- Benefit Levels
If benefits are too generous such as disability allowance people may prefer to be economically inactive than get a job.
- Job Satisfaction
If work is seen as unattractive people may be put off joining the labour force
- Provision of Child care
Single mothers may be unable to work unless there is suitable child care provision
- Flexible labour markets:
Essays and Revision Notes on Labour Markets
- Labour Markets home
- Demand for Labour
- Supply of Labour
- Wage Determination
- Labour Market Imperfections
Flexible Labour Markets
- Flexible Labour Markets
- Adv and Disadvantages of Flexible Labour Markets
- Increasing Labour Market Flexibility
- Changes UK Labour Markets
- Participation Rate
- Trades Unions
- Ageing Population
Minimum Wages



