Question

The minimum wage law ___________________ a) has a significant effect on the unemployment rate since a large part of the labor force earns the minimum wage. b) increases the unemployment rate among highly skilled workers. c) increases cyclical unemployment in the economy. d) has only a small effect on the unemployment rate since only a small part of the labor force earns the minimum wage.

Answer 1

a) has a significant effect on the unemployment rate since a large part of the labor force earns the minimum wage.

Step-by-step explanation:

The minimum wage law ensures that all employees have a minimum income to live with dignity. Although there is a big debate among economists, the liberal current suggests that the minimum wage law has a major impact on the unemployment rate, especially among the poorest. According to these economists, the minimum wage is instituted above the productivity level of most people, which causes companies to lose efficiency. If wages were fluctuating, according to market law, more workers would probably be hired for wages tied to their productivity. Therefore, among the options, the first seems to be the most correct.