Evaluating the Broader Impact of Labor Market Regulations
A government introduces a new law establishing a minimum wage and a maximum number of working hours for a specific industry. Previously, workers in this industry had no such legal protections. A commentator argues, 'This law only benefits workers who were previously earning less than the new minimum wage or working more than the maximum hours.' Critically evaluate this statement. In your response, explain how such a law can affect the bargaining position and potential outcomes for all workers in the industry, including those whose previous contracts were already better than the new legal minimums.
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