Which of the following is a characteristic of a tight labour market?

A) high unemployment
B) low unemployment
C) declining compensation rates
D) low productivity

Tight Labour Market

A market condition characterized by low unemployment and high job vacancies, giving employees more leverage to demand higher wages and better conditions.

Low Unemployment

Low unemployment refers to a condition where a low percentage of the workforce is without work but actively seeking employment, indicating a healthy economy.

High Unemployment

A situation where a large portion of the workforce is not engaged in employment, often measured by the unemployment rate.