Which of the Following Issues Is Most Unlikely to Be

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following issues is most unlikely to be addressed by an economist practicing positive economics?

• A) the relationship between the minimum wage and the number of unemployed unskilled workers
• B) the effect of a minimum wage increase on inner-city crime rates
• C) the desirability of a minimum wage increase
• D) the consequences of implementing a minimum wage law in China

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