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Evaluating a Minimum Wage Policy
A government is considering implementing a national minimum wage. A small local manufacturing firm currently generates €40 per hour in revenue for each employee, after accounting for all non-labor costs. The proposed minimum wage is €45 per hour. Using the concept of the zero-profit line, evaluate the likely impact of this policy on the firm's economic viability. In your evaluation, also discuss at least one reason why this model might not perfectly predict the firm's real-world response.
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