Proponents of the minimum wage argue that it will not reduce employment. Opponents argue the opposite. What factor determines who is correct in this debate, and under what condition will each side be correct? Use a diagram to explain your answer.

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  1. Proponents of the minimum wage argue that it will not reduce employment. Opponents argue the opposite.
    1. What factor determines who is correct in this debate, and under what condition will each side be correct? Use a diagram to explain your answer.
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Proponents of the minimum wage argue that it will not cause unemployment.  Opponents argue the opposite.

  1. What two factors determines who is correct in this debate, and under what conditions will each side be correct? Use a diagram to explain your answer.

 

Proponents of the minimum wage argue that it will not create deadweight loss.  Opponents argue the opposite.

 

  1. Under what condition will each side be correct.
  2. In light of this, what do you conclude are the likely effects of a minimum wage?
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