Punjab University 2008 M.A Economics Labour - Question Paper

M.A Labour Economics ques. paper

Economics
Paper-VIII
(Labour Economics)
(New Course)
Time : three Hours] [Max. Marks : 100
Instruction : All ques. carry equal marks.
1. What do you mean by Labour Market ? discuss the nature and characteristics of Labour
Markets in India.
OR
Point out the seriousness of the issue of educated unemployment in India. What
measures would you suggest to solve this issue ?
2. Critically evaluate the employment policy during the plan period.
OR
explain the marginal productivity theory for wage determination.
3. (A) discuss National Wage Policy in India.
(B) Write a short note of Bones system.
OR
(A) Structure of Labour Unions in India.
(B) Measures relating to settlement of Industrial disputes.
4. Write short notes (any two)
(1) Mobility and productivity of Labour.
(2) Usefulness of the social security schemes.
(3) issues of women labour.
(4) Globalization and Labour Markets.

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