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NguyenJ

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Refer to Table 2-9. What is Thailand's opportunity cost of producing one pound of rice?
 
  A) 60 wristwatches B) 20 wristwatches
  C) 5 wristwatches D) 0.05 units of a wristwatch

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What would be the impact of a minimum wage that is set below the equilibrium wage that would otherwise prevail in the labor market?
 
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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

This would have no impact on the labor market. The reason is that the market is already paying workers above what the minimum wage requires. The only way for a minimum wage to have any practical effect on the labor market is for it to be set above the equilibrium wage rate.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 29, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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