4.4.4 Macroeconomic policies
When governments employ a policy there could be unintended consequences. This is when the
actions of producers and consumers have unexpended consequences.
Consumers react in unexpected ways
Governments could increase minimum wage, but firms may not be able to afford to pay them,
so hire fewer people.
When governments employ a policy there could be unintended consequences. This is when the
actions of producers and consumers have unexpended consequences.
Consumers react in unexpected ways
Governments could increase minimum wage, but firms may not be able to afford to pay them,
so hire fewer people.