If the Minimum Wage Is Set at a Level Below

question 38

Multiple Choice

If the minimum wage is set at a level below the equilibrium wage it:

• A) will have a large effect.
• B) would be a nonbinding minimum wage.
• C) would interfere with the market reaching equilibrium.
• D) will probably affect government jobs more than any other job market.

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