Child Labour

 Child labour The term “child labour” is often defined as work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development. It refers to work that: is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous and harmful to children; and interferes with their schooling by: … Read more

Census of India : Economic and Social features

Census Of India : Economic and Social features Rural and urban Population Altogether, 833.5 million persons live in rural area as per Census 2011, which was more than two-third of the total population, while 377.1 million persons live in urban areas. Urban proportion has gone up from 17.3 per cent in 1951 to 31.2 per … Read more

Negative Income Tax

The Negative Income Tax: A Potential Solution to Poverty and Inequality The concept of a negative income tax (NIT) has been debated for decades as a potential solution to poverty and inequality. It proposes a system where individuals below a certain income threshold receive government payments instead of paying taxes. This article will delve into … Read more

Poverty Estimation in India

Here is a list of subtopics on poverty estimation in India: Absolute poverty Relative poverty Multidimensional poverty Headcount Ratio Poverty Gap ratio Poverty severity index Foster-Greer-Thorbecke index Alkire Foster index Sen poverty index Consumption poverty Income poverty Asset poverty Human Development poverty Rural poverty Urban Poverty Regional poverty Gender poverty Caste poverty Disability poverty Age … Read more

Disguised Unemployment

The Shadow Workforce: Unmasking Disguised Unemployment The global economy, in its constant pursuit of efficiency and cost-optimization, often creates a hidden workforce – individuals who are technically employed but are underutilized, underpaid, or working in jobs that don’t match their skills and qualifications. This phenomenon, known as disguised unemployment, represents a significant challenge to economic … Read more

Capitalist Economy

The Capitalist Economy: A System of Markets, Competition, and Innovation The capitalist economy, a dominant force shaping the world today, is a complex system characterized by private ownership of the means of production, market-driven resource allocation, and the pursuit of profit. This article delves into the core principles, historical evolution, key features, and ongoing debates … Read more

Role of Foreign Capital and Multinational companies in Indian Economy

The development of any Society or country without Economic Development is a myth. Economic development brings prosperity which in turns is directly proportional to the amount of goods and Services produced quantitatively or in broad sense we can say in Money equivalent. So the factor of production depends on the following parameters. Land Labour Capital … Read more

Migration And Metropolitan Regions

 Migration and Metropolitan Region Migration Migration has been defined as crossing of the boundary of a political or administrative unit for a certain minimum period of time. It includes the movements of refugees, displaced persons, uprooted people as well as economic migrants. Internal migration refers to a move from one area (a province, … Read more

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