JAMB Economics 1995 Question 9

Question 9

Labour Market

What is meant by labour supply?

  1. A.Number of people in working population
  2. B.Number of men and hours they work
  3. C.Number of hours during which the middle aged persons work
  4. D.Number of workforce multiplied by the hours they work.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Number of people in working population)

Explanation

Labour supply refers to the number of people in the working population who are able and willing to work.