All individuals have the same utility function over consumption, C, and leisure, L, given by U = C1/3L2/3, Denote the wage rate by w. The total time available for labour and leisure is equal to 12. The price of consumption is PC=1. Denote the amount of labour supplied as N. Find the Labour supply function.

All individuals have the same utility function over consumption, C, and leisure, L, given by U = C1/3L2/3, Denote the wage rate by w. The total time available for labour and leisure is equal to 12. The price of consumption is PC=1. Denote the amount of labour supplied as N. Find the Labour supply function.

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Chapter10: Labor Market And Income Distribution

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