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According to the ILO, why is the 'job gap' concept particularly relevant for developing countries?

AIt focuses only on voluntary unemployment

BIt measures only urban unemployment

CIt tracks agricultural employment only

DIt captures labor underutilization including discouraged workers

Answer:

D. It captures labor underutilization including discouraged workers

Read Explanation:

  • The job gap includes both unemployed and discouraged potential workers, making it a more comprehensive measure for developing world labor issues


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