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Labor Market - Explained

What is the Labor Market?

Written by Jason Gordon

Updated at March 27th, 2023

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What is the Labor Market? 

The labor market is essentially the supply and demand for workers. As the demand for employees fluctuates and increases or decreases within the market, the supply of employees changes along with the fluctuation. 

What influences the labor market?

There are many factors that can influence the market:

  • Minimum wage
  • Immigration
  • Inflation
  • Technology
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