In an economy, the demand for workers is given by the equation LD = 200,000 − 150W, and the supply is LS = 14,000 + 250W

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In an economy, the demand for workers is given by the equation LD = 200,000 − 150W, and the supply is LS = 14,000 + 250W

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In an economy, the demand for workers is given by the equation LD = 200,000 − 150W, and the supply is LS = 14,000 + 250W, where L = number of workers and W = the daily wage.
a. What are the equilibrium wage and employment level in this market?
b. If 15,000 more workers immigrate into this economy, find the new labor supply and new wage. Comment on the impact of immigration on the equilibrium wage.
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