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Below tables shows the data on labor market of Drivers in Muscat city of Oman.
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a) Suppose that the minimum wage of drivers’ in the market is above the equilibrium wage. By using the demand and supply diagram of the drivers’ market, show the equilibrium wage, the number of employed workers, number of unemployed workers. Also show the total wage payments to drivers.
b) Now suppose that the labor secretary is considering a raise in the minimum wage. Explain briefly what would be the effect on unemployment and employment?
c) Let’s assume that the demand for drivers was inelastic, what would you propose to increase the minimum wage or lower total wage payments to drivers? Explain briefly why
d) Suppose the labor secretary revise the minimum wage at 300 OMR, how do you see this decision?
Compare the three labor market graphs below, representing the supply and demand of low-skilled labor, medium-skilled labor, and high-skilled labor respectively. The y-axis is the price of labor ($ per hour) and the X-axis is the number of jobs (in 100,000 jobs). How will the impact of this increase in the minimum wage affect each of these markets?
Compare the two labor market graphs below, representing the supply and demand of low-skilled labor, medium-skilled labor, and high-skilled labor respectively. The y-axis is the price of labor ($ per hour) and the X-axis is the number of jobs (in 100,000 jobs). How will the impact of this increase in the minimum wage affect each of these markets?
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