EBK MACROECONOMICS (FOURTH EDITION)
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Chapter 15, Problem 3E
(a)
To determine
Impact of TFP (total factor productivity) on labor demand schedule.
(b)
To determine
Impact of TFP (total factor productivity) on labor supply schedule.
(c)
To determine
Impact of TFP shock on employment and real wages.
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