If employment rises but most jobs are insecure and very low-paid what conclusion is appropriate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Quality of employment is also important for welfare
The governing concept is that employment quantity alone cannot measure welfare. Secure contracts, adequate wages, safe conditions, working hours, and social protection influence workers’ living standards. Hence option C is correct: a rise in job numbers may coexist with poor-quality employment. Options A and B ignore job conditions, while option D is unsupported because employment data alone cannot prove that GDP fell.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Quality of employment is also important for welfare
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is that employment quantity alone cannot measure welfare. Secure contracts, adequate wages, safe conditions, working hours, and social protection influence workers’ living standards. Hence option C is correct: a rise in job numbers may coexist with poor-quality employment. Options A and B ignore job conditions, while option D is unsupported because employment data alone cannot prove that GDP fell.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Economics question. Chapter: National Income and Related Aggregates. Topic: GDP and Welfare.
