DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (PM IR)/M.A. (PM IR) Lateral DEGREE
EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
LABOUR ECONOMICS
(2005 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Enumerate the factors affecting labour force
participation.
2. Explain the nature of economics of employment.
3. What are the essentials of rational wage system?
4. How are price indices helpful for computing dearness
allowance?
5. State the trends in employee migrations in India.
6. Write a brief note on labour turnover.
7. Summarise the labour problems of developing economy.
8. Distinguish between full and partial neutralisation.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss the composition and extent of labour force
participation in India.
10. Bring out the relationship between full employment
technology and employment.
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11. Critically examine the methods of wage payments.
12. Explain the advantages and drawbacks of gain sharing.
13. Examine the impact of employees migration on Indian
economy.
14. Analyse the benefits of automation and rationalisation.
15. State and explain the principles of wage policy.