JAMB Economics 2008 Question 50

Question 50

Labour Market

A classroom teacher is promoted to the rank of a principal. This is an example of

  1. A.vertical mobility
  2. B.lateral mobility
  3. C.social mobility
  4. D.horizontal mobility
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (vertical mobility)

Explanation

Promotion moves a worker up to a higher grade in the same occupation, which is vertical mobility.