When the government raised the minimum wage, low-income workers had more money to spend. This led to increased consumer spending in local businesses. Several small shops in the area hired additional staff to meet demand.
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A
Small shops raised their prices, reducing consumer spending
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B
Higher wages gave workers more money, boosting local business and hiring
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C
The government reduced taxes to compensate for the wage increase
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D
Consumer spending fell because workers saved their extra income