For Which Reason Is Increasing the Federal Minimum Wage Not

question 26

Multiple Choice

For which reason is increasing the federal minimum wage not a good antipoverty program?

• A) It is very costly for the government.
• B) Roughly two-thirds of minimum wage earners are not the primary worker in their household.
• C) Increasing the federal minimum wage will likely increase employment opportunities.
• D) The minimum wage discriminates against minorities.
• E) The minimum wage discriminates against the young.

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Fovea Centralis

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest, owing to a high density of cones.

Peripheral Portions

The outer regions or edges of an area or structure, often contrasted with the central or core areas.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and visual acuity under bright light conditions.

Suspensory Ligaments

Fibrous tissues that support an organ or structure, such as the lens of the eye, keeping it in place.