Which of the following is an example of the ubiquitous tradeoff between equity and efficiency A.) Minimum wages generate unemployment B.) You could spend more time at work without sacrificing study time C.) An increase in the money supply makes everyone richer D.) There is no tradeoff between efficiency and equity, it is a social construct

Which of the following is an example of the ubiquitous tradeoff between equity and efficiency A.) Minimum wages generate unemployment B.) You could spend more time at work without sacrificing study time C.) An increase in the money supply makes everyone richer D.) There is no tradeoff between efficiency and equity, it is a social construct

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		A.) Minimum wages generate unemployment
		B.) You could spend more time at work without sacrificing study time
		C.) An increase in the money supply makes everyone richer
		D.) There is no tradeoff between efficiency and equity, it is a social construct