Question

what is the definition of underemployment that is adopted in afghanistan

Answer 1

Underemployment : It occurs when people are counted as

1.Looking for an additional job or actively searching for a new job with longer hours to replace their current job.

2. They want to work longer hours in their current job.

Under employment can be rising even though unemployment is declining.

Example : Holding a part time job despite desiring full-time time work, and over qualification, where the employee has education, experience , or skills beyond the requirements of the job.

Underemployment is a significant cause of poverty: although the worker may be able to find part time work, the part time pay may not be sufficient for basic needs.Underemployment is a problem particularly in developing countries, where is unemployment rate is often low, as most workers are doing subsistence work or occasional part time jobs.