The equilibrium wage in a local labor market is $10 per hour. If a minimum wage of $15 per hour is imposed, which of the following will occur?
A) There will be a decrease in the quantity of labor supplied by households.
B) There will be an increase in unemployment.
C) There will be an increase in the quantity of labor demanded by firms.
D) All of the above will occur.
B
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It is estimated that in 2007, Mexico had a population of 110 million and Brazil had a population of 190 million. At the same time, Mexico's GDP was $1 trillion while Brazil's was $1.31 trillion. These data show that
A) Brazil had a healthier economy than did Mexico. B) Mexico's GDP per person was lower than was Brazil's GDP per person in 2007. C) Mexico's GDP per person was $9090 in 2007. D) Brazil's GDP per person was $5300 in 2007.
The slope of the short-run Phillips curve is consistent with:
a. the long-run trade-off between the unemployment rate and inflation. b. the long-run trade-off between inflation and GDP. c. the short-run trade-off between the money supply and interest rates. d. the short-run trade-off between business productivity and wage contracts. e. the short-run trade-off between the unemployment rate and inflation.