Suppose the demand for labor market is given by L = 408−2w and the market supply is given by L = 10w.
a. In a graph draw the supply and demand curves and find the equilibrium wage and amount of employment. Show the seller’s and consumer’s surplus.
b. Suppose a minimum wage is placed on wages that sets the wage at $50. Find the quantity demanded and supplied, and the amount of unemployment.
c. Calculate the deadweight loss from the minimum wage.