Question

"Although wages increased somewhat in the nineteenth century but they could not improve the welfare of the workers." How do you agree with this statement ? Explain any three points.

Answer 1

(i) The average figures. hide the variations between trades and fluctuations from year to year.
(ii) The real value of workers income fell significantly since the same wages could now buy fewer things.
(iii) The workers did not get employment everyday hence the number of days worked determined the average daily income of the workers.