Question ID:PT57 S3 Q6 Passage:Economist:  As should be obvious, raising the minimum wage significantly would make it more expensive for businesses to pay workers for minimum-wage jobs. Therefore, businesses could not afford to continue to employ as many workers for such jobs. So raising the minimum wage significantly will cause an increase in unemployment. Stem:Which one of the following, if true, most weakens the economist's argument? Correct Answer Choice:AChoice A:Businesses typically pass the cost of increased wages on to consumers without adversely affecting profits. Choice B:When the difference between minimum wage and a skilled worker's wage is small, a greater percentage of a business's employees will be skilled workers. Choice C:A modest increase in unemployment is acceptable because the current minimum wage is not a livable wage. Choice D:Most workers are earning more than the current minimum wage. Choice E:The unemployment rate has been declining steadily in recent years.