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# Examine two factors which might influence the supply of labour in the electronics industry
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### [Edexcel A-Level Economics Paper 1 June 2024 Extract](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ed/77/ed776ea5-c32f-46bf-aa49-8f19b6cd7ac4/content/files/2025/10/INSERT---June-2024-Paper-1.pdf?ref=tootingtutors.co.uk)

**Examine two factors which might influence the supply of labour in the electronics industry. (8 marks)**

One factor which could affect the supply of labour in electronics is the nature of skills required. Extract B states that jobs are now requiring increasing levels of 'problem solving' skills. If jobs become more difficult, there would be less people who are willing and able to work at each given wage, hence there would be a left shift in supply of workers in the industry.

Another factor that could be affecting supply of labour is typically wages in substite jobs, but in this case this also includes retirement pensions. Extract B states that many people 'retire' from the industry every year. If people are choosing to value leisure time over the wage, then the opportunity cost of working increases, so supply of labour will decrease as less people are willing and able to work at each wage.

However, there are many other factors that affect the supply of labour so it is hard to pinpoint the main ones without much data. The level of skills required is one of them. AI is already helping to make it easier to attain these skills (line 7). The government can invest in training programs that make it easier for young people to pick up these necessary skills.

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