13.3.2 The supply of labour
The total supply of labour in an economy depends upon factors such as the total population, participation rates and the number of hours worked. In this section the supply of labour is considered from the point of view of the individual and for occupations as a whole. As far as the individual is concerned, if they have freedom over the number of hours worked, they are faced with a choice between work or leisure (see Chapter 5 for a further discussion).