The graph below shows the market for labor (coal miners). New coal-mining equipment is invente that is cheap and requires fewer workers to run. Demonstrate the effect this equipment has on th demand for coal miners. Provide your answer below: Wage Supply New Equilibrium Original Equilibrium Demand Quantity of Coal Miners

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