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What happens when the minimum wage is above the equilibrium wage?

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A minimum wage set above the equilibrium wage rate creates a surplus of labor—the quantity of labor supplied exceeds the quantity of labor demanded. The minimum wage reduces employment so that it is less than the efficient amount.

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