If the Minimum Wage Is Lowered and Closer to the Market

question 102

Multiple Choice

If the minimum wage is lowered and closer to the market level, the:

• A) gains from trade would decrease, compared to a higher minimum wage.
• B) gains from trade would increase, compared to a higher minimum wage.
• C) lost gains from trade would increase, compared to a higher minimum wage.
• D) deadweight loss would increase, compared to a higher minimum wage.

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Medication

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