Reducing the minimum wage would make it more difficult for low-skilled workers to find jobs.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

The minimum wage creates a surplus in the labor market, reducing the number of jobs available to low-skilled workers. Reducing the minimum wage would expand the number of jobs available.

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