Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
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The option that correctly explains the demand for labor curve.
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3. Using a separate graph for each change, show the effects of the following changes on
the market labor supply curve.
a. a decrease in the wage rate
b. an increase in the opportunity cost of time spent working
c. a decrease in the marginal product of labor
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d. an increase in the number of workers
1. Describe how the wage rate and level of employment are determined if the labor market is purely competitive
What are the three most important variables that cause the market supply
curve for labour to shift?
The supply curve for labour shifts with changes in
A.
the population, the wage rate and opportunities in other labour markets.
B.
the price of the product, demographics and opportunities in other labour
markets.
C.
the population, demographics and opportunities in other labour markets.
D.
the population, the quantity of other inputs and opportunities in other
labour markets
E.
immigration, minimum wage legislation and the wage rate.
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