Suppose the Minimum Wage Decreased

question 74

Multiple Choice

Suppose the minimum wage decreased. At any given rate of inflation, what would happen to output and employment?

• A) Both output and employment would be higher.
• B) Both output and employment would be lower.
• C) Output would be higher and unemployment would be lower.
• D) Unemployment would be higher and output would be lower.

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