If the Labour Demand Curve Shifts to the Left and the Labour

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Essay

If the labour demand curve shifts to the left and the labour supply curve remains unchanged, what will happen to the equilibrium wage and the equilibrium level of employment? Illustrate your answer with a graph.
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