Refer to the information provided in Figure 19.1 below to answer the question(s) that follow.  Figure 19.1 Refer to Figure 19.1. After firms can respond to the payroll tax, the per-hour equilibrium wage paid by firms ________ compared to the original equilibrium wage.

A. decreases by $2
B. decreases by $5
C. increases by $3
D. increases by $5


Answer: C

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