Refer to Scenario 1

question 34

Multiple Choice

Refer to Scenario 1.1 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
SCENARIO 1.1: An economist wants to understand the relationship between minimum wages and the level of teenage unemployment. The economist collects data on the values of the minimum wage and the levels of teenage unemployment over time. The economist concludes that a 1% increase in minimum wage causes a 0.2% increase in teenage unemployment. From this information he concludes that the minimum wage is harmful to teenagers and should be reduced or eliminated to increase employment among teenagers.
-Refer to Scenario 1.1. The statement that an increase in the minimum wage causes an increase in teenage unemployment is an example of

• A) a fallacy.
• B) an economic theory.
• C) normative economics.
• D) deductive reasoning.

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Definitions:

Realistic Job Previews

A communication process used by an organization to provide potential employees with an accurate picture of what to expect from a job, including both its positive and negative aspects.

Early Job Satisfaction

The level of contentment employees feel about their job roles and work environment shortly after commencing employment.

Unrealistic Expectations

Expectations that are overly optimistic and not aligned with actual capabilities, resources, or realities, often resulting in disappointment or failure.

Traditional Recruitment

The process of filling job vacancies through conventional methods like job postings, newspaper ads, or employment agencies.