Figure 19-1 -Refer to Figure 19-1. What Is the Change in Employment

question 130

Multiple Choice

Figure 19-1
-Refer to Figure 19-1. What is the change in employment of having the minimum wage at $9 instead of $7?

• A)One million jobs are gained.
• B)No jobs are gained or lost.
• C)Two million jobs are lost.
• D)Three million jobs are lost.

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