Figure 4-16 -Refer to Figure 4-16. Some Policymakers Have Argued That the Argued

question 130

Multiple Choice

Figure 4-16
-Refer to Figure 4-16. Some policymakers have argued that the government should establish a "living wage." A living wage would provide workers a reasonable standard of living in their city or region. If a living wage of $10 per hour is established in the market pictured here, we would expect

• A) employment will increase to 14 million.
• B) employment will decrease to 8 million.
• C) the wage will actually rise to $20 per hour.
• D) there will be a surplus of 14 million workers.