Discuss the type of price control that a government would implement if it wishes to impose a national minimum wage. Include in your answer the economic effects of such a price control. Motivate your answer with the aid of a diagram.

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Discuss the type of price control that a government would implement if it wishes to impose a national minimum wage. Include in your answer the economic effects of such a price control. Motivate your answer with the aid of a diagram.

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