Consider the accompanying figure representing 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. 8,000
B. 4,000
C. 2,000
D. 6,000


Answer: C

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