The mayor of Small| Town thinks that the current market wage of $10 per hour is too low and is considering imposing a minimum wage of $12 per hour. (a) Explain whether or not this new minimum wage will be binding. (b) How will the total number of workers employed in Small Town change after the minimum wage is imposed? Show this change on a graph. Clearly label all axes, curves, and relevant points one the graph. References to these points should be used in the typed portion of your answer. (c) Has the mayor helped workers in Small Town or has he inadvertently hurt

The mayor of Small| Town thinks that the current market wage of $10 per hour is too low and is considering imposing a minimum wage of $12 per hour. (a) Explain whether or not this new minimum wage will be binding. (b) How will the total number of workers employed in Small Town change after the minimum wage is imposed? Show this change on a graph. Clearly label all axes, curves, and relevant points one the graph. References to these points should be used in the typed portion of your answer. (c) Has the mayor helped workers in Small Town or has he inadvertently hurt

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter16: The Markets For Labor, Capital, And Land

Section: Chapter Questions

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