UK Labour Market Participation

Factors which affect the Participation Rate (Economic Activity)

• Real Wage

If real wages are increased it may encourage to enter into the labour force

• Benefit Levels

If benefits are too generous such as income support and JSA

• 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:

                        If there is more choice of jobs such as part time and flexible hours it may be easier for people to enter the labour force.

 

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

• Minimum Wages
• Disadvantages Minimum Wages
• Essay on Minimum Wage
• Min Wage at Tutor 2u