Wage Elasticity of Labor Supply

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Definition of “Wage Elasticity of Labor Supply” :

“Wage Elasticity of Labor Supply” refers to the responsiveness of individuals to change in wage rates in terms of their willingness to work. In the South African context, if wage elasticity is high, workers will supply more labor when wages increase, and vice versa.

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