Which of the Following Best Describes the Concept of a Living

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the concept of a living wage?

• A) It should be based on the amount of money a worker would need to buy the most basic goods necessary for day-to-day survival.
• B) It is an elusive concept that could be interpreted in many different ways.
• C) It is the same thing as the concept of the minimum wage as it is defined in Canada.
• D) Is defined by the United Nations as the wage that would allow a typical household to maintain a modest but comfortable lifestyle.

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Definitions:

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