Studies of the minimum wage indicate that minimum wage laws _____ employment opportunities for low-skilled workers, but there is less agreement regarding _____.
A)reduce; the amount of the reduction
B)reduce; whether wages rise or fall
C)increase; the amount of the increase
D)increase; whether wages rise or fall

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Studies of the minimum wage often conclude that minimum wage laws reduce employment opportunities for low-skilled workers because employers may hire fewer workers at the higher wage. However, there is less agreement on the exact amount of the reduction in employment opportunities.

Studies of the Minimum Wage Indicate That Minimum Wage Laws