If minimum wage legislation does not cause unemployment, then:

A. those who work for minimum wage will benefit.
B. firms will generally gain by earning higher profits.
C. most likely the government won't study how minimum wage legislation may affect employment.
D. minimum wages may still be binding for many employees.


Answer: A

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