After a minimum-wage hike, unemployment is worse in the long run than in the short run. Click or tap "True" or "False" to answer the question. True False
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Step 1: In the short run, after a minimum-wage hike, unemployment may increase as businesses adjust to the higher labor costs and may lay off workers to compensate. Show more…
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