2. In Canada today there is said to be a shortage of people to fill some careers, while there is a great deal of competition for other careers. Skilled labour is one area where there is a shortage. Skilled labourers are those trained specifically for a trade such as carpentry, plumbing, die casting, or auto mechanics. Discuss, using the concepts of this unit, two (2) of the following proposals that offer suggestions for dealing with the shortage of skilled labour. Think of the benefits and disadvantages of the proposal.

2. In Canada today there is said to be a shortage of people to fill some careers, while there is a great deal of competition for other careers. Skilled labour is one area where there is a shortage. Skilled labourers are those trained specifically for a trade such as carpentry, plumbing, die casting, or auto mechanics. Discuss, using the concepts of this unit, two (2) of the following proposals that offer suggestions for dealing with the shortage of skilled labour. Think of the benefits and disadvantages of the proposal.

ECON MICRO

5th Edition

ISBN:9781337000536

Author:William A. McEachern

Publisher:William A. McEachern

Chapter11: Resource Market

Section: Chapter Questions

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