Consider the Following Hypothetical Difference-In-Differences Results Concerning the Average of Hours

question 28

Multiple Choice

Consider the following hypothetical difference-in-differences results concerning the average of hours worked in "big-box stores" between North and South Dakota before and after North Dakota increased its minimum wage. Average Weekly Hours per Big-Box Establishment
$\begin{array}{lcc} & \text { North Dakota } & \text { South Dakota } \\\text { Before } \mathrm{ND} \text { minimum wage increase: } & 128.4 & 110.3 \\\text { After } \mathrm{ND} \text { minimum wage increase: } & 114.6 & 108.2\end{array}$ The minimum wage increase is associated with average hours of work decreasing by how much per week in North Dakota relative to South Dakota?

• A) 2.1 hours
• B) 11.7 hours
• C) 13.8 hours
• D) 15.9 hours
• E) 20.2 hours

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