In an Economy with Two Distinct Sectors,the Imposition of a Minimum

question 10

Multiple Choice

In an economy with two distinct sectors,the imposition of a minimum wage above the competitive equilibrium wage in one of those sectors will NOT:

• A) reduce the demand for labor in the minimum-wage sector.
• B) cause workers to move to the non-minimum-wage sector.
• C) increase employment in the non-minimum-wage sector.
• D) decrease employment in the minimum-wage sector.
• E) increase unemployment in the non-minimum-wage sector.

Understand the law of supply and its implications for market behavior.

Identify the conditions that lead to changes in producer surplus.

Comprehend the role of profits and losses in resource allocation and value creation.

Understand the basic principles of supply and demand in economics.

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