Jobless Growth:A District-Level Analysis of Tamil Nadu 2001-05
Published: 2011
Author(s) Name: B. S. Prakash & A. Balu
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Abstract
Using the district data on industrial
production for the organised
manufacturing sector (OMS) in
Tamil Nadu the paper identifies
areas which have experienced
jobless growth. Examining the
inter-district variations in the
performance of OMS units in the
state, the paper identifies districts
which have fared better both in
terms of labour productivity and
employment gains, distinguishing
in the process the districts which
have lagged behind in this regard.
The findings of the study
support the hypothesis of job displacement
expected to prevail in
an atmosphere of competitive economic
environment. Some data
problems requiring policy attention
have been identified which,
if addressed, contribute to a more
effective generation of data at the
district level.
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