LABOR ECONOMICS
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Author: BORJAS
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Chapter 4, Problem 9P
a)
To determine
The number of push mowers rent and the number of workers hired by Person A.
b)
To determine
The number of riding movers and the number of workers need to cut 400 lawns per week.
c)
To determine
The number of workers hired, the equipment used for cutting lawns, and the available amount of profit.
d)
To determine
The effect of payroll tax.
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