If a Minimum Wage Covers Only Part of a Labor

question 8

Multiple Choice

If a minimum wage covers only part of a labor market with inelastic demand

• A)Workers in the covered market will have higher wages but lower earnings
• B)Workers in the uncovered sector will have lower wages and lower earnings
• C)Employment will fall in the uncovered market
• D)All of the above
• E)None of the above

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