JAMB Economics 2011 Question 47

Question 47

Labour Market

A change from one industry to another by a worker is an example of

  1. A.geographical mobility
  2. B.horizontal mobility
  3. C.professional advancement
  4. D.vertical mobility.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (horizontal mobility)

Explanation

Horizontal mobility is moving to another job or industry at about the same level. Vertical mobility is a promotion or demotion.