-Refer to Figure 8-1

question 56

Multiple Choice

-Refer to Figure 8-1.What would be the effect if the real wage was $2 above the equilibrium wage?

• A) There would be a shortage of 40 million workers and the wage rate would rise.
• B) There would be a shortage of 20 million workers and the wage rate would rise.
• C) There would be a surplus of 40 million workers and the wage rate would fall.
• D) There would be a surplus of 20 million workers and the wage rate would fall.
• E) The government would set a minimum wage.

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