Suppose that the steelworkers' association introduces a new steel worker licensing requirement. What do you expect will happen?

A. More steelworkers will be employed, at a lower wage.
B. More steelworkers will be employed, at a higher wage.
C. Fewer steelworkers will be employed, at a lower wage.
D. Fewer steelworkers will be employed, at a higher wage.


Answer: D

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