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Economic laws have been true throughout human history. As an example, consider the following passage, from Professor Samaddar’s lectures on the economy of Ancient India:“Weaving in India has been encouraged from time immemorial... As is the case now-a-days, labourers working overtime were given extra payment... and special rewards were given for working on holidays.”
Using a supply and demand diagram in the market for labour, clearly explain why Indian workers working overtime or during holidays were paid extra.(15%)