In many countries, laws regarding firing and hiring mainly affect businesses with 50 or more workers. What effect has this had on the businesses?

a. More businesses have 49 or fewer workers.
b. Fewer businesses have 49 or fewer workers.
c. It has no effect on employment decisions.
d. Businesses grow faster to lower the costs of these laws.


a. More businesses have 49 or fewer workers.

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