The Heart of the Argument Against an Increase in the Minimum

question 46

Multiple Choice

The heart of the argument against an increase in the minimum wage is that

• A)the net gain to workers is less than the loss to firms.
• B)there is a net loss to workers.
• C)there is a loss to firms.
• D)there are workers who earn more than they are worth.

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