Figure 19-1 -Refer to Figure 19-1.Some Policymakers Have Argued That the Government

question 126

Multiple Choice

Figure 19-1

-Refer to Figure 19-1.Some policymakers have argued that the government should establish a "living wage." A living wage would provide workers a reasonable standard of living in their city or region.If a living wage of $10 per hour is established in the market pictured here,we would expect

• A) employment will increase to 14 million.
• B) employment will decrease to 8 million.
• C) the wage will actually rise to $20 per hour.
• D) there will be a surplus of 14 million workers.

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