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The labor market for bagel bakers is in equilibrium.
How will the following events affect the equilibrium wage and labor employment in this market? Illustrate your answers graphically. (a) Suddenly, there is a severe supply disruption in the market for cream cheese, and the price of cream cheese rises. Assume that bagels and cream cheese are complements. (b) A new technology used in the production of bagels increases the productivity of bagel bakers.