SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 38

SSC MTS Previous Year - 02 August 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q38

__________ is a free market system where temporary positions are prevalent, and organizations hire independent workers for very short-term engagements.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Gig Economy.

  • The Gig Economy operates as a laissez-faire system where temporary roles prevail, and organizations engage independent workers for short-duration contracts. This includes online platform workers, contract employees, on-call laborers, temporary workers, or freelancers. The term "gig" colloquially refers to these short-term jobs.
  • In a Market Economy, pricing of goods and services and economic decisions are determined by interactions among a nation's citizens and businesses.
  • A Communist Economy entails the elimination of class distinctions, with the community collectively owning the means of production.
  • In a Traditional Economy, economic activities are influenced by longstanding traditions, customs, and beliefs, dictating the production of goods and services.