Table 4-4 Table 4-4 Shows the Demand and Supply Schedules

question 11

Multiple Choice

Table 4-4
Table 4-4 shows the demand and supply schedules for the low-skilled labor market in the city of Westover.
-Refer to Table 4-4.If a minimum wage of $10.50 is mandated there will be a

• A)shortage of 30,000 units of labor.
• B)surplus of 30,000 units of labor.
• C)shortage of 60,000 units of labor.
• D)surplus of 60,000 units of labor.

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