A New Law Requiring Plumbers to Pass Strict Certification Tests

question 78

Multiple Choice

A new law requiring plumbers to pass strict certification tests that reduce the number of plumbers would

• A) increase the wage rate of plumbers.
• B) decrease the wage rate of plumbers.
• C) increase the employment of plumbers.
• D) cause no change in the labor market for plumbers.

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Definitions:

Liberty

A condition where individuals in a society experience freedom from oppressive limitations set by authorities on their lifestyle, actions, or political opinions.

Equality of Opportunity

The principle that all individuals should have the same chances to succeed in life, regardless of their backgrounds or starting positions.

Military Intervention

The act of a nation deploying its armed forces to another territory with the aim of achieving specific political objectives, which can range from humanitarian aid to direct military control.

Conservatism

A political and social philosophy promoting traditional institutions, practices, and customs, advocating for minimal government intervention in society.