ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

INCOME DISTRIBUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Some reasons why there is a continuing growth of income inequality include:
A
the economy is against families living in poverty
B
more single-parent households
C
educated/skilled workers are able to demand higher salaries
D
lower/semi-skilled jobs (manufacturing) are not as available
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -“India’s economic slowdown may be the reason to blame for the decline in employment in the sector. With demand falling in the steel, power and construction industries, mining has suffered a hit, ” the bulletin stated. This comes as India’s economy is expected to contract by 8% in 2020-21.

Detailed explanation-2: -One of the main causes of income inequality in India is underemployment. A lot of people are working at posts and profiles which are not equivalent to their qualification which results in low productivity. This ultimately leads to income inequality.

Detailed explanation-3: -High levels of income inequality are linked to economic instability, financial crisis, debt and inflation.

Detailed explanation-4: -2.1 Globalization. 2.2 Superstar hypothesis. 2.3 Education. 2.4 Skill-biased technological change. 2.5 Race and gender disparities. 2.6 Incentives. 2.7 Stock buybacks.

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