The above figure illustrates the labor market for fast food restaurants in a small city in Peru. What would be the effects of a minimum wage imposed at $5.50 per hour?

A) unemployment equal to 400 hours
B) unemployment equal to 200 hours
C) a shortage of 400 hours
D) nothing because the minimum wage has no effect on the equilibrium price and quantity

A

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