Supporting Evidence Practice Test

A 1995 case study was mentioned briefly, though the analysis focused on post-2018 labor markets.

One restaurant owner said hiring “felt harder,” yet provided no payroll records or comparison period.

The report explained that wages influence morale, a general statement not linked to employment totals.

Employment in affected counties changed +0.2% versus +0.1% in matched controls after the increase (BLS, 2021).