The Deadweight Loss Associated with a Minimum Wage Occurs Because

question 83

Multiple Choice

The deadweight loss associated with a minimum wage occurs because

• A)the minimum wage increases the quantity of labor demanded.
• B)the minimum wage decreases the quantity of labor supplied.
• C)the minimum wage falls below the equilibrium wage.
• D)employment after the minimum wage is less than employment at equilibrium and so the marginal benefit of more work exceeds the marginal cost.
• E)the minimum wage creates a shortage of labor because firms hire fewer workers.

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