Question

Why should we be worried about underemployment?

Answer 1

We should be worried about underemployment because:

a. Primary sector faces disguised or underemployment , where more people are involved than actually required , making no significant contribution to the production.
b. Large section of people continue to be employed in the primary sector because of lack of opportunities and also lack of awareness.
c. It leads to stagnation and wastage of human resources.
d People work below their optimum capacities.
e. This impacts employment in other sectors.
f. The productivity per person is marginal or negative.