Using a supply and demand analysis show first the labour market in equilibrium, and then show a) the effect of a reduction in the demand for labour as a consequence of a pandemic. b) The effect of a government subsidy to producers to restore the employment of labour. Provide a diagram with clear axis details. Make sure to explain what sort of assumptions you are making on the elasticities of demand and supply.

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Using a supply and demand analysis show first the labour market in equilibrium, and then
show
a) the effect of a reduction in the demand for labour as a consequence of a pandemic.
b) The effect of a government subsidy to producers to restore the employment of labour.
Provide a diagram with clear axis details. Make sure to explain what sort of assumptions you
are making on the elasticities of demand and supply. 

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Using a supply and demand analysis show first the labour market in equilibrium, and then
show
a) the effect of a reduction in the demand for labour as a consequence of a pandemic.
b) The effect of a government subsidy to producers to restore the employment of labour.
Provide a diagram with clear axis details. Make sure to explain what sort of assumptions you
are making on the elasticities of demand and supply. 

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a) A concerted reduction in the total production level in oil markets.
b) The implementation of a minimum wage.
c) The implementation of subsidies to agricultural production in Australia
d) The implementation of a Carbon tax in the resources exploitation sector. A Carbon tax
is charged according to the level of emissions of greenhouse gases in an economy.
e) The implementation of a new loan program to university students in the education
sector

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