Suppose That You Currently Work 20 Hours a Week at $10

question 53

Essay

Suppose that you currently work 20 hours a week at $10 per hour and your employer tells you he must reduce your wage to $8 per hour.Using the concept of income and substitution effects,explain how you might react.

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