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Concept based on theory of efficiency wages.
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Give two reasons why a firm might want to pay workers above the competitive wage and how can this lead to unemployment?
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an above-market wage paid by a firm to maximize worker productivity and reduce turnover that raises the level of structural unemployment.
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an above-market wage paid by a firm to maximize the output of the firm that increases the level of structural unemployment.
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a below-market wage paid by a firm to maximize firm profits and reduce turnover that reduces the natural rate of unemployment.
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In an effort to increase business in 2016, Nir-Van-A (a company that provides van rentals) decided to discount its prices. Following is financial
information from 2015 and 2016. Note that minimum wage for service workers has increased in 2016. Calculate the labour cost margin for each
year.
Do not enter dollar signs or commas in the input box.
Round your answers to 2 decimal places.
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2016
$1,008,000
$747,000
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Labour Cost Margin
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2015
% 1,37
$951,000
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Bundle: Essentials Of Economics, Loose-leaf Version, 8th + Lms Integrated Mindtap Economics, 1 Term (6 Months) Printed Access Card
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