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The Dual Roles of Causal Inference in Economics
An economist determines that a 10% increase in the minimum wage causes a 1% decrease in employment for low-skilled workers. Explain how this causal finding serves the dual purposes of (1) advancing fundamental economic understanding and (2) informing the development of economic policy. In your answer, distinguish between these two goals.
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