Question

The abundance of labour in the market affected the lives of workers .explain in the context of 18 century england.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The abundance of labour in market affected lives of workers -

1. Due to abundance of labour the wages are very low .

2.They didn't get job easily , getting job is mainly based on your relationship with any worker in industry.

3. workers have to stay at refugee camps , under bridges .

4. They have to do odd jobs when they didn't get job.

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. The abundance of labour in the market affected the lives of workers adversely. When there is plenty of labour wages are low.

2. The actual possibility of getting a job depended on existing networks for friendship and kin relations.

3. Many job seekers had to wait weeks, spending nights under bridges or in night shelters.

4. Seasonality for work in many industries means prolonged periods without works.

5. Although, wages increased somewhat in the early nineteenth century but they tell us little about the welfare of the workers.