N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y
M.A. Economics, Part-II
PAPER-XI
(Labour Economics)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time: 3 Hours Full Marks: 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define labour market. Discuss the characteristics of labour market in India.
2. Describe the neo-classical theory of labour market.
3. Discuss the factors affecting labour-force participation rate. Make comment on women
participation in India.
4. Analyse the causes of poverty in India. Suggest measures to solve the problem.
5. What do you mean by choice of technology Give your argument in favour of labour-intensive
technique for India.
6. Explain the meaning of unemployment. Discuss different types of unemployment.
7. Critically evaluate the marginal productivity theory of Wages.
8. What do you understand by industrial disputes Discuss the causes of industrial disputes.
9. Explain the concept of collective bargaining. What is the position of collective bargaining in
India
10. Discuss the merits and demerits of rationalization