What Next | Daily News and Analysis 22 States Hiked the Minimum Wage. Now What?
Jan 4, 2024
David Neumark, labor economist and professor, discusses the recent increase in minimum wage in different states and its potential implications for workers and the economy. The podcast explores the ongoing fight for a $15 minimum wage, the historical context of the minimum wage debate, and the impact of raising the minimum wage on the economy, poverty, job loss, and minority groups. It also highlights a scientist's study on the effects of minimum wage increases on fast food restaurants in California.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Adjustments to Minimum Wage and the Evolution of Regional Minimum Wages
01:47 • 2min
The Current State of the Minimum Wage Debate and Its Historical Context
04:13 • 5min
The Impact of Raising the Minimum Wage
08:51 • 14min
Studying the Effects of Minimum Wage Increases in Different States
23:09 • 2min