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#4: Minimum Wage & Recent Research
In this episode, we’re diving into the hotly contested topic of the minimum wage and its effectiveness as a tool for helping low-wage workers. It is certainly one of the most contentious issues economists debate. Some economists argue that raising the minimum wage provides extra pay for workers or may generate the same pay with more time off. Others believe it limits firms from innovating and causes unemployment for the group it purports to help. This is sure to be a lively and thought-provoking debate, so let's dive in.
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