JAMB Economics 1983 Question 46

Question 46

Labour Market

Full employment is a situation in which

  1. A.every adult is employed
  2. B.all adults who can work are employed
  3. C.all persons who have attained the age of 15 years and above are employed
  4. D.only the disabled are not employed
  5. E.all those who are able and eligible to work can find employment.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (all those who are able and eligible to work can find employment.)

Explanation

Full employment means everyone who is able, willing and eligible to work can find a job; it does not mean every adult works.