Factors Causing an Upward Shift in the No-Shirking Wage Curve

A government enacts a new policy that substantially increases the weekly payment and extends the eligibility period for unemployment insurance benefits. What is the most likely direct impact of this policy on the reservation wage of an unemployed individual, and what is the underlying reason for this change?

Evaluating a Job Offer

Analyzing Changes in a Worker's Minimum Acceptable Pay

The introduction of a new government program offering free, high-quality vocational training to unemployed individuals would likely cause their average reservation wage to decrease, as the program makes them more eager to find a job quickly.

For each scenario described, determine its most likely direct effect on an unemployed worker's reservation wage.