Which of the Following Is Not a Positive Statement

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a positive statement?

• A) The federal minimum wage was recently increased to $7.25.
• B) Ceteris paribus,an increase in wages increases the quantity of workers supplied.
• C) Minimum wage laws are not Pareto efficient.
• D) An increase in the minimum wage hurts the profits of small businesses.
• E) A decrease in the labor force due to the swine flu will cause the equilibrium wage to increase.

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Definitions:

Cell Expansion

The process by which a cell increases in size, often involving the intake of water and growth of the cell wall and membrane.

Pattern Formation

The biological process by which cells in a developing organism acquire different identities, leading to the formation of specific tissues, organs, and overall body plan.

Differential Gene Expression

The process where genes are turned on or off in different cell types, leading to differences in structure and function among cells.

Morphogenesis

The process by which an organism develops its shape and structure.