The self service supermarket – Technological unemployment

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Here is a great example of technological unemployment. Tesco have opened their first self-service only shop which requires just one person to supervise five tills.  Critics worry this could lead to massive job losses as the major supermarkets currently employ around 750,000 people. Click read more for some GCSE style questions to go with the article.

1. Explain what is meant by technological unemployment. (2 marks)

2. Discuss possible ways in which the government could reduce technological unemployment. (6 marks)

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