Question

Which of the following will be treated as labour in Economics? Give a reason for each:

1. Preparation of food by a housewife. 

2. Singing for ones own pleasure. 

3. Driving his master’s car by a driver. 

4. Playing cricket by Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Answer 1

1. It is not treated as a labour in economics, as it is not a occupational division of labour. It is done for social obligation and self satisfaction and does not earn wages for services. 

2. It is not treated as labour in Economics as it is being done for its own pleasure not with the motive of earning money. 

3. It is treated as a labour in economics as it is a occupational division of labour, it refers to a system when one performs any particular occupation. 

4. It is not treated as a labour in economics as it is not a occupation division of labour. It is done for self satisfaction and pleasure and does not earn money.