If the equilibrium wage for fast-food restaurants is $8 and the government enforces a minimum wage of $15

A. workers will get paid less.
B. workers will be able to find more jobs.
C. overall, society will be better off.
D. fast-food restaurants will hire fewer workers.


Answer: D

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