The Government Attempted to Reduce Poverty and Bring the Earnings

question 18

Multiple Choice

The government attempted to reduce poverty and bring the earnings of workers closer to the cost of living by regulating:

• A)preferential tax.
• B)overtime pay.
• C)minimum wages.
• D)workers' compensation.

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