Because it limits the amount of hours a worker is allowed to work while paying them living wage (which is usually more than they are being paid now).
If<span> the minimum wage is increased to go above the equilibrium price of labor, </span><span>it could result in a fall in demand for workers and an excess in the supply of workers. While </span><span>those who already have jobs are now earning a higher wage, there are some who no longer have jobs, since companies are reluctant to employ newer workers. So this may also result in unemployment. </span>
A. because the mean always help a certain answer like that.
This one I think is D, rule of law but not 100% certain. Comment after so others will know if correct or not.