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Differences in productivity are usually the major force behind differences in wages and unit labor costs. Suppose that a single unskilled worker at a pottery factory in Mexico can produce 1 mug per hour. By comparison, suppose that a single unskilled worker at a pottery factory in the United States can produce 18 mugs per hour because more and better machinery generates higher labor productivity. The Mexican mugs and the American mugs are identical in quality and durability and sell for the same price. Assume the federal minimum wage in the United States is $7.25 per hour, and the minimum wage in Mexico is $0.469 per hour (U.S. dollar equivalent).


Instructions: Round your answers to 2 decimal places.


a. If unskilled pottery workers are paid the local minimum wage in both countries, how much is the labor cost per mug for mugs produced in Mexico? $___


For mugs produced in the United States? $___


b. With regard to mug production, how much higher are labor costs per hour in the United States? $___


c. With regard to mug production, how much higher are labor costs per unit in Mexico? $___



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