What happens if, for whatever reason, the wage is kept above the competitive equilibrium wage?
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Correct answer B. The quantity of labour supplied will exceed the quantity of labour demanded and there will be unemployment
Explanation
Above equilibrium, more people wish to work at the higher wage while employers hire fewer, leaving a surplus of labour that shows up as unemployment.
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