The Minimum Wage, Which Sets a Lower Limit on the Wages

question 12

Multiple Choice

The minimum wage, which sets a lower limit on the wages that workers can earn, is often above the equilibrium price. The minimum wage is an example of:

• A) a price floor.
• B) a price ceiling.
• C) a quota.
• D) an equilibrium price.

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