Problem 2Let's assume you’ve found the following labor demand and supply curves:Lp30 – wLs= 2w(a) Solve for the equilibrium wage and employment level.(b) Graph the demand and supply curves.(c) At this equilibrium, what is your welfare/gains from trade?(d) Now, assume a minimum wage has been implemented at $20. How will this impact yourdemand? Supply?(e) How many workers are displaced by this new policy? How much “extra" unemployment occurswith this new policy? Hint: Think about the reservation wage.(f) Graph the new labor demand and supply with this minimum wage.(g) At this equilibrium, what is your new welfare? Are you better off with this change? Explain.

Given Labor demand LD=30-w ... (1) Labor supply LS=2w…

Let's assume you’ve found the following labor demand and supply curves: Lp = 30 – w Ls 2w (a) Solve for the equilibrium wage and employment level. (b) Graph the demand and supply curves. (c) At this equilibrium, what is your welfare/gains from trade?

Let's assume you’ve found the following labor demand and supply curves: Lp = 30 – w Ls 2w (a) Solve for the equilibrium wage and employment level. (b) Graph the demand and supply curves. (c) At this equilibrium, what is your welfare/gains from trade?

Principles of Economics 2e

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Chapter14: Labor Markets And Income

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