People as a Resource: Economic Impact

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Which of these is NOT considered a primary sector activity?

  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing (correct)
  • Mining
  • Fishing

A well-educated population is considered an asset to the economy.

True (A)

Explain the difference between human resources and other resources like land and physical capital.

Human resources are unique in that they can utilize other resources like land and capital to produce goods and services. These other resources are not productive on their own, highlighting the key role of human skills and abilities.

The ______ sector comprises activities related to the processing of natural resources, such as manufacturing.

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Match the following economic sectors with their corresponding activities:

<p>Primary = Agriculture, Forestry, Mining Secondary = Manufacturing, Construction Tertiary = Banking, Education, Healthcare</p> Signup and view all the answers

An unhealthy person is more likely to be an asset to the economy due to their lower healthcare costs.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how health plays a significant role in an individual's working life.

<p>Health influences an individual's ability to work efficiently and productively. A healthy person tends to have higher energy levels, reduced absenteeism due to illness, and greater potential to learn and adapt to new skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a tertiary activity?

<p>Agriculture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Non-economic activities contribute to the national income.

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What is the primary reason women are often employed in low-paid work?

<p>Gender discrimination that limits access to education and skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Unemployment occurs when people who are ____ and ____ to work at the going wages cannot find jobs.

<p>able, willing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of unemployment with their descriptions:

<p>Disguised unemployment = More people are working than are actually needed. Seasonal unemployment = Work is available only during specific months of the year. Educated unemployment = Individuals with higher education are unable to find jobs matching their qualifications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Disguised unemployment is only present in the agricultural sector.

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Which of the following is NOT considered a factor contributing to seasonal unemployment in India?

<p>Migration to urban areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of disguised unemployment?

<p>Extra workers in a job do not contribute to increased production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Educated unemployment is a ______ problem in India.

<p>peculiar</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tertiary activities only serve the secondary sector.

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What is the main reason behind the problem of educated unemployment in India?

<p>The number of educated individuals graduating exceeds the available job opportunities in various sectors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sector is identified as having the potential to generate the most employment opportunities in India?

<p>Agriculture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Educated unemployment is a unique problem faced only by India.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One measure to address educated unemployment is to make education at the ______ level more career-oriented.

<p>secondary</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following resources with their descriptions:

<p>Land = A natural resource used for cultivation and development Labour = Human effort used in production Physical capital = Man-made resources used in production, such as machinery Human capital = Knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired by individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

People as a resource

Referring to a country's working population and their skills.

Human resources vs. other resources

Human resources utilize land and capital for production.

Role of education in human capital

Education enhances skills, productivity, and economic growth.

Health in human capital formation

Health enables individuals to reach their potential as economic assets.

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Impact of health on work life

Health affects an individual's productivity and efficiency at work.

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Primary sector activities

Includes extraction and production of natural resources like agriculture and mining.

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Secondary sector activities

Involves processing natural resources, primarily manufacturing.

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Educated Unemployment

A situation where educated youth cannot find suitable jobs.

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Employment Opportunity in Agriculture

Agriculture can create many jobs due to its labor-intensive nature.

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Career-oriented Education

Education system focusing on skills for employment success.

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Human Capital

The skill set and abilities of individuals that make other resources useful.

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Job Screening Process

A method for students to choose subjects based on their abilities.

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Tertiary Sector

The sector that provides services supporting primary and secondary sectors.

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Economic Activities

Activities that add value to national income, including market and non-market activities.

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Non-Economic Activities

Activities that do not contribute to national income, like domestic chores.

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Low Paid Work (Women)

Women often earn less due to lack of education and skills from gender discrimination.

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Unemployment

A situation where capable and willing individuals cannot find work.

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Disguised Unemployment

Occurs when more people are employed than necessary for a job.

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Seasonal Unemployment

When workers find jobs only during certain seasons of the year.

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Market Activities

Production activities conducted for pay or profit.

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Non-Market Activities

Activities that are for self-consumption, not involving payment.

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Study Notes

People as a Resource

  • People as a resource refers to the country's working population, considering their skills and abilities.
  • Human resources are superior to other resources (land, physical capital) because they utilize other resources to produce goods and services. Other resources cannot produce an output on their own.
  • Education is crucial for human capital formation as it develops individual productivity and national consciousness, promoting economic growth.
  • Health is essential in human capital formation as healthy individuals can reach their full potential, contributing to the economy. Unhealthy individuals are a liability.
  • Health is vital for a person's work life, enabling efficient work, higher productivity, and combating illness.

Economic Activities

  • Primary sector activities involve extracting and producing natural resources (agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining).
  • Secondary sector activities process natural resources (manufacturing).
  • Tertiary sector activities support primary and secondary sectors (trade, transport, communication, banking, education, health, tourism).
  • Economic activities add value to national income (market and non-market activities).
  • Non-economic activities do not add value to national income, e.g., domestic chores.

Employment and Unemployment

  • Women are often employed in low-paying jobs due to gender discrimination, resulting in limited education and skills.
  • Unemployment is the inability of able and willing workers to find jobs at the current wage rate.
  • Disguised unemployment occurs when more people work than needed for the given task; for example, in agriculture.
  • Seasonal unemployment involves job availability only during specific times of the year, like agriculture.

Educated Unemployment

  • Educated unemployment is a significant issue in India due to a mismatch between the growing number of educated individuals and job opportunities.
  • India requires more employment opportunities for educated individuals, which needs growth in various employment areas.
  • Solutions for Educated unemployment include improved education/training for specific industry needs.

Capital Types

  • Human capital is considered the most valuable capital type as it utilizes other resources like land, labor, and physical capital to produce goods and services. Other resources cannot be effective on their own.

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