Consider the accompanying figure representing the labor market below. Suppose the government passes a minimum wage requiring employers to pay at least $8.00 per hour. 
As a result of the imposition of the minimum wage, total economic surplus falls by ________ per day
A) $6,000
B) $8,000
C) $12,000
D) $24,000
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