Labour supply Flashcards
1
Q
Budget constraint equation
A
c= w x (T-L) + v
2
Q
Reservation wage
A
individuals are indifferent about supplying first unit of labour and not working
3
Q
Substitution effect
A
As wage rate increases
Opportunity cost of pleasure time rises
More hours are worked vs. spent on lesiure
4
Q
Income effect
A
Income rises
Demand for leisure increases (as normal good)
Demand for labour hours decreases