The Demand for Labor Is Given by L(w)= 1000 -

question 83

Essay

The demand for labor is given by L(w)= 1000 - .5w,where w is the minimum wage.Find the level of w that maximizes the total wage payment,wL(w).What is the wage-elasticity of labor demand at the maximizing minimum wage?

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