Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Economics

Question:

What do you understand by the term "Jobless growth"?

Options:

Increase in the production of goods and services without increase in the GDP of the country

Increase in the production of goods and services without increase in the inflation rate

Increase in the production of goods and services without increase in the employment rate

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Increase in the production of goods and services without increase in the employment rate

Explanation:

When there is increase in the production of goods and services without increase in the employment rate, we often term it as "Jobless growth". It also indicates a widening gap between the growth of GDP and employment in the country.