The GDP-Employment Paradox

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The Great Indian Paradox: Agriculture employs over 50% of people but yields under 20% of GDP. Services yields >50% GDP but employs far fewer.
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The Great Indian Paradox: Agriculture employs over 50% of people but yields under 20% of GDP. Services yields >50% GDP but employs far fewer.

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