Imposing a Minimum Wage That Is Above the Equilibrium Wage

question 57

Multiple Choice

Imposing a minimum wage that is above the equilibrium wage rate results in

• A) higher job search costs.
• B) lower unemployment.
• C) the labor market becoming more efficient.
• D) equilibrium in the labor market.

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