Economics
Economics
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ISBN: 9781319066604
Author: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 2.A, Problem 7P
To determine

  1. The independent variable and dependent variable.
  2. Draw the non-linear curve on a scatter diagram.
  3. Determine the response of number of hours worked if wage rate increases from $15 to $30 and average slope of curve between these two points.
  4. Determine the response of number of hours worked if wage rate increases from $60 to $75 and average slope of curve between these two points.

Concept Introduction:

Independent and Dependent Variable: There are two main variables for constructing a graph namely, independent variable and dependent variable. The independent variable is that variable that increases or decreases on its own and a dependent variable is that variable that changes depending upon the changes in an independent variable.

Slope of line: The slope of a line represents the change in the value on y-axis per unit value on x-axis. The slope of a line is a measure of steepness of the line.

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