As a Result of Establishing a Legal Minimum Wage Above

question 301

Multiple Choice

As a result of establishing a legal minimum wage above the market clearing wage

• A) there will be a shortage of workers.
• B) firms will hire fewer workers.
• C) firms will hire more workers.
• D) fewer workers will want to work.

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