25. Which of the following statements is correct? a. A disadvantage of a minimum-wage law is that it may benefit unskilled workers who are low income workers. b. A disadvantage of a negative income tax program is that a poor person who chooses not to work many hours would not receive a cash benefit. c. There are no disadvantages to minimum-wage laws,

25. Which of the following statements is correct? a. A disadvantage of a minimum-wage law is that it may benefit unskilled workers who are low income workers. b. A disadvantage of a negative income tax program is that a poor person who chooses not to work many hours would not receive a cash benefit. c. There are no disadvantages to minimum-wage laws,

Principles of Economics 2e

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Chapter15: Poverty And Economic Inequality

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