Question 54
MediumOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. The services of a homemaker are left out of national income.
II. The services of a paid cook are included in national income.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Unpaid work at home has no market price and is hard to value, so it is left out. I is true.
A paid cook sells a service for a wage, so it is counted. II is true.
- Concept
- Paid and unpaid services
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
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