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A study of the effects of the minimum wage on employment of low-skilled workers estimated the price elasticity of demand for low-skilled workers is -0.75.Suppose that the government of New Brunswick is considering raising the minimum wage from $10.00 per hour to $10.60 per hour.Based on this information, calculate the percentage change in the employment of low-skilled workers.Use the midpoint formula.
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