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Homogeneity of Owners in the Segmented Labour Market Model

Within the economic model of a segmented labor market, capital owners are considered a single, unified group, unlike workers. This is based on the assumption that they can freely move their investments between firms in any sector, which ensures that the rate of return on capital is consistent across the entire economy.

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