Assuming that workers are fully aware of their working conditions, which of the following will not happen when the government mandates pollution control to protect workers' health?
A. Wages will fall at all but the cleanest firms.
B. Firms with low profits before the mandate may shut down or exit the industry.
C. The air in workplaces will become cleaner.
D. Employment will likely decrease.
E. Worker utility will increase.
Answer: E
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