When the minimum wage increases,which outcome is MOST likely?
A)Unemployment among skilled workers decreases.
B)Fewer workers are willing to work off the books.
C)Skilled workers will outnumber unskilled workers.
D)Unemployment among unskilled workers increases.

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When the minimum wage increases, employers may not be able to afford to employ as many workers at the new wage rate, leading to unemployment among unskilled workers who are likely to be the first to be laid off.

When the Minimum Wage Increases,which Outcome Is MOST Likely