Wage Premiums and Worker Incentives
Given the change in government policy described in the case study, what adjustment, if any, should the company make to the wage it pays its employees to maintain their previous level of effort? Explain the reasoning behind your recommendation by analyzing how the policy change affects a worker's decision-making process.
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