demand for labor
[dɪˈmænd fɔr ˈleɪbər]
nounpl: demands for labor
demanda por trabalho
1. The quantity of labor that employers are willing and able to hire at various wage rates during a specific period
The demand for labor in the tech industry has increased significantly over the past decade.
A demanda por trabalho na indústria de tecnologia aumentou significativamente na última década.
2. The total number of jobs available in an economy or specific sector at a given time
Rising demand for labor in healthcare has created more job opportunities for nurses.
A crescente demanda por trabalho na área de saúde criou mais oportunidades de emprego para enfermeiros.
3. The economic concept representing the inverse relationship between wage levels and the quantity of labor employers seek to employ
Economists study demand for labor to understand employment trends and wage movements.
Economistas estudam a demanda por trabalho para entender tendências de emprego e movimentos salariais.
In Brazil, this term is fundamental in economic and business discussions, particularly regarding labor market analysis and employment policy. It's commonly used by economists, government agencies, and HR professionals. The phrase reflects Brazil's growing focus on labor economics as the country develops its service and tech sectors. In the USA, understanding demand for labor is crucial for workforce development policy and is frequently discussed in the context of skills gaps and wage negotiations.
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