WAEC Economics 2014 Theory — Question 6

Model answer

1. Family ties: geographical mobility can be limited for a married person or someone who is unwilling to leave their family. 2. Age: young people have a higher tendency of changing jobs or their geographical location than older people. 3. Cost of training: the cost or length of the period required for training can discourage labour from changing jobs. 4. Trade union or professional association restrictions: these may limit the ease of moving into an occupation if membership requirements must be met.