If the Wage Is Kept Above the Equilibrium Level Because

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If the wage is kept above the equilibrium level because of minimum-wage laws, then the result is unemployment; if the wage is kept above the equilibrium level for some other reason, the result need not be unemployment.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

A variable cost changes in proportion to the level of production or business activity, such as raw materials or direct labor expenses.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Target Profit

The financial goal for the profit a company aims to achieve within a specific period.

High-Low Method

A cost accounting technique used to estimate fixed and variable costs by analyzing the highest and lowest levels of activity.