Assume the minimum wage exceeds the market-clearing wage. If there is an increase in the supply of labor then the number of workers who are unemployed will ________, and the number of workers who are employed will ________.

A. increase; not change
B. increase; increase
C. decrease; increase
D. increase; decrease


Answer: A

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