LABOR ECONOMICS
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ISBN: 9781260004724
Author: BORJAS
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 4, Problem 15P
a)
To determine
The effect of the elimination of payroll taxes on worker wages.
b)
To determine
The effect of the elimination of payroll taxes on employment costs.
c)
To determine
The effect of the elimination of payroll taxes on producer and worker surplus.
d)
To determine
The reason why workers disagree with the elimination of payroll taxes.
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