Economics class: Labour shortages squeezing UK food supply, warns dairy group Arla
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Labour markets, government intervention
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Labour shortages squeezing UK food supply, warns dairy group Arla
Define i) demand for labour; and ii) supply of labour
Using a labour market diagram, analyse the effect of labour shortages on wages
Identify three factors that are contributing to labour market shortages in food manufacturing
Evaluate whether government policies are sufficient to stem the tide of labour leaving the food sector
Gavin Clarke, Emmanuel College
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