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In Chile, suppose an economic authority sets a minimum wage that is evaluated and modified annually.a. Using an isoquant and isocost graph, for a given level of production show how a firm's factor contracting decision changes in long run when minimum wage increases. Explain.b. Suppose that, as an alternative to increase in minimum wage, training is given to those workers, which makes them more productive. How would optimal input mix change (for the same level of output)? Show on a new graph

In Chile, suppose an economic authority sets a minimum wage that is evaluated and modified annually.a. Using an isoquant and isocost graph, for a given level of production show how a firm's factor contracting decision changes in long run when minimum wage increases. Explain.b. Suppose that, as an alternative to increase in minimum wage, training is given to those workers, which makes them more productive. How would optimal input mix change (for the same level of output)? Show on a new graph

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In Chile, suppose an economic authority sets a minimum wage that is evaluated and modified annually.
a. Using an isoquant and isocost graph, for a given level of production show how a firm's factor contracting decision changes in long run when minimum wage increases. Explain.
b. Suppose that, as an alternative to increase in minimum wage, training is given to those workers, which makes them more productive. How would optimal input mix change (for the same level of output)? Show on a new graph

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