3.5 Elasticty Demand For Labour Flashcards

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What is elasticity of labour demand?

A

Measures the responsiveness of demand when there is a change in the wage rate

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What changes the elasticity demand for labour?

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  • labour costs as a % of total costs = high labour costs = them demand is more elastic
  • ease and costs of factor substitution =
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