The Effect of an Increase in labour Costs in Elastic and Inelastic Economic Environments

Abstract: This 6 page paper discusses the effects of a rise in the unit tax on labour in an industry where some companies have a very inelastic demand for labour whilst others have a very elastic demand for labour. The paper includes examples and considers the influence of the types good produced and the possibility of forward shifting. The paper includes 2 graphs. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

Filename: TElabdem.wps

Pages: 6

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Catagory: Money & Banking / Corporate Finance

Subcatagory: Accounting & Personal Finance

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