Principles of Economics 2e
Principles of Economics 2e
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781947172364
Author: Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro
Publisher: OpenStax
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Suppose that a 5 % increase in the minimum wag causes a 5 % reduction in employment. How would this affect employment and how would it affect workers? In your opinion, would this be a good policy?

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