minimum wage hikes

Raising the Minimum Wage Makes Economic Sense
Human Capital & Careers

Raising the Minimum Wage Makes Economic Sense

When minimum wage is too low, it not only mires workers in poverty, it undermines the consumer demand at the heart of our economy.
By Holly Sklar | February 17, 2017
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Square-Off: Is Raising the Minimum Wage a Good Idea?
Labor Management

Square-Off: Is Raising the Minimum Wage a Good Idea?

It may be a good idea, but for whom? Experts weigh in on the impacts a minimum wage increase could have on employment and the economy.
By Sean Allocca | February 16, 2017
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Government Should Bear the Minimum-Wage-Hike Burden
Labor Management

Government Should Bear the Minimum-Wage-Hike Burden

A wage subsidy could put additional money from taxpayers into each low-wage paycheck, while encouraging employers to create jobs not eliminate them.
By Oren Cass | February 16, 2017
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The True Cost of a ‘Living Wage’
Labor Management

The True Cost of a ‘Living Wage’

Whether a minimum wage hike will destroy jobs as opponents claim, or help to combat poverty as supporters argue, is a question of perspective.
By Joel Naroff | February 16, 2017
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Wage Hikes: Proceed with Caution
Labor Management

Wage Hikes: Proceed with Caution

While boosting wages for workers is critical, helping workers retain their jobs and stay on the income ladder makes more sense for the economy.
By Aparna Mathur | February 16, 2017
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