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Comparing Labor Market Competition
Consider two firms. Firm A is a specialized tech company in a major city seeking to hire engineers with a rare and in-demand skillset. Firm B is a large retail store in a town with high unemployment, seeking to hire entry-level cashiers. For which firm would the parameter η (eta), representing the sensitivity of labor supply to the wage offered, be higher? Justify your reasoning by explaining what η measures.
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