When People Become Unemployed Because of a Higher Minimum Wage

question 177

Multiple Choice

When people become unemployed because of a higher minimum wage, this type of unemployment is called

• A) frictional.
• B) structural.
• C) cyclical.
• D) abnormal.

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value over time.

Applicable Tax Rate

The applicable tax rate is the percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed, varying depending on income, profit, or transaction values.

Incremental Cash Flows

The additional cash flow a company generates from a particular investment or project, compared to not undertaking the project.

Net Present Value

A method used in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of an investment by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows.