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Evaluating a Policy to Counteract Labor Market Power
A small, isolated town's economy is dominated by a single large factory. While the factory provides stable employment, wages have remained stagnant and are lower than in other regions for similar work. A local policymaker proposes offering significant tax incentives to attract a second large company to the town, arguing this will 'make the labor market fairer.' Critically evaluate this proposal. In your evaluation, discuss the likely effects on wages, employment levels at the original factory, and the overall economic welfare of the town's workers.
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