(UNISA) ECS2604 LABOUR ECONOMICS COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM REVIEW Q & A(UNISA) ECS2604 LABOUR ECONOMICS COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM REVIEW Q & A(UNISA) ECS2604 LABOUR ECONOMICS COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM REVIEW Q & A
,1. Which of the following factors would likely lead to an increase
in the demand for labor in a market?
A. A decrease in the wage rate
B. An increase in the price of capital
C. A decrease in the demand for the final product
D. An increase in the productivity of labor
Correct answer: D. An increase in the productivity of labor
Rationale: An increase in the productivity of labor would likely
lead to an increase in the demand for labor as firms seek to hire
more workers to take advantage of the increased output.
2. Which of the following factors would likely lead to a decrease
in the supply of labor in a market?
A. An increase in wages
B. An increase in the population
C. An increase in the availability of education and training
programs
D. An increase in the number of job vacancies
Correct answer: A. An increase in wages
Rationale: An increase in wages would likely lead to a decrease in
the supply of labor as individuals may choose to work fewer
hours or drop out of the labor force altogether if they can earn
enough with fewer hours.
3. Which of the following best describes the concept of the labor
force participation rate?
A. The percentage of the total population that is employed
B. The percentage of the total population that is unemployed
C. The percentage of the working-age population that is in the
labor force
D. The percentage of the working-age population that is not in the
labor force
Correct answer: C. The percentage of the working-age population
, that is in the labor force
Rationale: The labor force participation rate measures the
percentage of individuals in the working-age population who are
either employed or actively seeking employment.
4. Which of the following is an example of frictional
unemployment?
A. A worker loses their job due to technological advancements
B. A recent college graduate is searching for their first job
C. A manufacturing plant closes due to overseas competition
D. A worker is laid off during a recession
Correct answer: B. A recent college graduate is searching for their
first job
Rationale: Frictional unemployment occurs when individuals are
in between jobs or entering the labor force for the first time.
5. Which of the following would be considered a structural
imbalance in the labor market?
A. Seasonal fluctuations in demand for agricultural workers
B. A mismatch between the skills of job seekers and the
requirements of available jobs
C. A decrease in the number of job vacancies due to economic
downturn
D. Inadequate government policies to address unemployment
Correct answer: B. A mismatch between the skills of job seekers
and the requirements of available jobs
Rationale: A structural imbalance refers to a situation where there
is a mismatch between the skills and qualifications of job seekers
and the requirements of available job vacancies.
6. Which of the following best describes the term "human
capital"?
A. Physical assets owned by individuals
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