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A Study of the Effects of the Minimum Wage on Employment

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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 is considering raising the minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $7.75 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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