On April 1, 2009, in the Middle of a Recession

question 124

Multiple Choice

On April 1, 2009, in the middle of a recession, the Government of Ontario increased the provincial minimum wage from $8.75 to $9.50. What would the likely effect of this policy be?

• A) The higher wage will increase the supply of labour, offsetting the effects of the recession.
• B) Low-income workers will be better able to survive the recession at the new, higher wage rate.
• C) Both the leftward shift in the labour demand curve and the higher minimum wage will lead to an increase in the unemployment rate.
• D) More people will be hired at the higher wage rate, offsetting the effects of the recession.

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