Unintended Consequences of Labor Market Regulation
A country's government passes a new law, heavily supported by established worker unions, that makes it significantly more expensive for companies to dismiss employees on permanent contracts. Based on the dynamics of a segmented labor market, describe one likely negative consequence this policy could have for individuals seeking their first full-time job.
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