Evaluating Policy Impacts on Technology Choice
A textile firm currently uses an energy-intensive production method because the price of coal is very low compared to the wages for skilled labor. A government body, aiming to encourage firms to adopt more labor-intensive methods, is considering two different policy proposals:
- A significant tax applied to each ton of coal purchased.
- A substantial wage subsidy for each new worker hired.
Critically evaluate which of these two policies is more likely to cause the firm to switch to a more labor-intensive production method. Justify your conclusion by explaining how each policy affects the firm's decision-making process regarding production costs.
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