Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Long-run costs and economies of scale

Long-run costs and economies of scale — practice question

(a)[12]

Some top executives and some sports people receive very high salaries. It is claimed that this cannot be avoided because workers are paid the market rate for the job. Use economic analysis to support this view.

(b)[13]

It is claimed that wage determination in imperfect markets results in exploitation. It is therefore necessary and beneficial for the government to intervene in setting wage rates. Discuss whether there is any truth in this argument.

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