Consider the labor market below. Suppose the government passes a minimum wage requiring employers to pay at least $8.00 per hour.  After the imposition of the minimum wage, employment will equal ________ person-hours per day.

A. 4,000
B. 8,000
C. 6,000
D. 2,000


Answer: D

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

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