Two customer-service jobs require similar skills and offer the same non-wage benefits. Table 1 shows information about the jobs.
| Employer | Work pattern | Hourly wage offered | Vacancies | People willing to accept a job at this wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Weekdays from 08:00 to 16:00 | £13 | 12 | 28 |
| B | Rotating shifts, including nights and weekends | £13 | 12 | 7 |
Using Table 1, explain which employer is likely to need to offer a higher wage to fill all its vacancies.
149 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Economics 1.5 Competitive and concentrated markets, covering 1.5.1a The range of market structures, 1.5.1b Distinguishing between market structures, 1.5.2a Characteristics of a competitive market, 1.5.2b How producers operate in competitive markets, 1.5.2c The economic impact of competition, 1.5.3a Characteristics of a non-competitive market, 1.5.3b How producers operate in non-competitive markets, 1.5.3c Monopoly and oligopoly, 1.5.4a The labour market and wage determination, and 1.5.4b Gross and net pay. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.