Practice mode Income Inequality

A rise in the minimum wage will cause a relatively large rise in unemployment among which group?

Correct answer C. Unskilled workers, if the demand for labour is relatively elastic

Explanation

The minimum wage mainly binds for unskilled workers, whose market wage is low. If employers' demand for them is elastic, a higher required wage leads to a large cut in the number hired.

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