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8.83 Labor Markets and Wages Worksheet

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This Grade 8 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 8.83 Labor Markets and Wages. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Labor Markets and Wages - Explain how supply and demand for labor influence wages and employment. (C3 D2.Eco.6.6–8)

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Social Studies

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

In Beacon Falls, the weekly labor demand and supply for carpenters can be modeled as: Demand: Ld = 163 - 3W Supply: Ls = 67 + 3W where W is the wage (in $/hour) and L is the number of workers. Then, the labor supply increased by 6 workers at every wage (a shift of the supply curve). What is the new competitive equilibrium wage and employment after the shift?

AW = $15/hr and L = 133 workers

BW = $17/hr and L = 124 workers

CW = $13/hr and L = 128 workers

DW = $15/hr and L = 118 workers

Solution & Explanation:With a rightward demand shift, a steep (inelastic) supply curve means wages rise more and employment rises less. A flat (elastic) supply curve allows employment to expand more with a smaller wage increase.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

In Violet Harbor, the weekly labor demand and supply for industrial painters can be modeled as: Demand: Ld = 269 - 4W Supply: Ls = 61 + 4W where W is the wage (in $/hour) and L is the number of workers. Then, the labor supply decreased by 32 workers at every wage (a shift of the supply curve). What is the new competitive equilibrium wage and employment after the shift?

AW = $30/hr and L = 164 workers

BW = $28/hr and L = 147 workers

CW = $30/hr and L = 149 workers

DW = $32/hr and L = 151 workers

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

In Ridgeview, the weekly labor demand and supply for dishwashers can be modeled as: Demand: Ld = 155 - 4W Supply: Ls = 27 + 4W where W is the wage (in $/hour) and L is the number of workers. Then, demand for the product made by these workers increased, shifting labor demand by 8 workers at every wage. What is the new competitive equilibrium wage and employment after the shift?

AW = $19/hr and L = 93 workers

BW = $17/hr and L = 95 workers

CW = $15/hr and L = 97 workers

DW = $17/hr and L = 105 workers

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard ECO.8.83 (Develop understanding of Labor Markets and Wages through grade 8 social studies practice.).