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460. The True Story of the Minimum-Wage Fight

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The Impact of Minimum Wage on Automation and Employment

This chapter explores how increases in minimum wage can lead to greater adoption of automation, blending both personal stories and research findings. It highlights the transformative effects of technology on employment, setting the stage for a future discussion on robotics and co-bots in the healthcare sector.

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