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Chapter 15, Problem 5NP
a)
To determine
To find: The equilibrium value of output.
b)
To determine
To find: The equilibrium value of real wage, employment, N and output when 25% tax on wage is levied.
c)
To determine
To know: The equilibrium value of real wage, employment, N and output when 50% tax is levied on wages.
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