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Economics (AS & A Level) · Feb / March 2023 · Paper 32 · Question 11

9708Labour market forces and government intervention

The diagram shows an industry's demand for and supply of labour. Initially, the labour market is in equilibrium. The government introduces a minimum wage of OW0. What will be the effect on the level of employment in the industry?

  1. Aa decrease equal to XY
  2. Ba decrease equal to XZ
  3. Can increase equal to XY
  4. Dan increase equal to YZ

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Correct answer: A. a decrease equal to XY

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