A Minimum Wage Set Above the Equilibrium Wage I

question 403

Multiple Choice

A minimum wage set above the equilibrium wage I. increases the supply of labor.
II) increases the quantity of labor supplied.
III) decreases the demand for labor.

• A) I only
• B) II only
• C) I and II only
• D) I, II, and III

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