Employment protection laws should function as counter-cyclical stabilisers during periods of technological disruption. Discuss.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Q4. Employment protection laws should function as counter-cyclical stabilisers during periods of technological disruption. Discuss. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question AI-led automation can trigger sudden job losses and demand slowdown, making employment protection laws relevant not only as labour rights tools but …

UPSC Editorial Analysis: Understanding India’s Job Market Malaise and the Future of Work

General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   Introduction In modern India, the four-letter word “jobs” has come to represent a paradox: those with jobs are unhappy, those without are equally so. A recent snap-poll-based study involving 8,000 salaried individuals across sectors reveals an alarming state …