Labour supply Flashcards

1
Q

Budget constraint equation

A

c= w x (T-L) + v

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2
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Reservation wage

A

individuals are indifferent about supplying first unit of labour and not working

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3
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Substitution effect

A

As wage rate increases
Opportunity cost of pleasure time rises
More hours are worked vs. spent on lesiure

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4
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Income effect

A

Income rises
Demand for leisure increases (as normal good)
Demand for labour hours decreases

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