Author: | Oren M. Levin-Waldman | ISBN: | 9781440833953 |
Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | December 1, 2015 |
Imprint: | ABC-CLIO | Language: | English |
Author: | Oren M. Levin-Waldman |
ISBN: | 9781440833953 |
Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
Publication: | December 1, 2015 |
Imprint: | ABC-CLIO |
Language: | English |
This unbiased look at the minimum wage debate in America traces the history of minimum wage policy at both the federal and state levels, discusses the controversies swirling around the issue, and examines the veracity of claims made by people on both sides of the debate.
• Presents data not typically found in many of the standard works
• Reviews the impact of previous increases in the minimum wage at both the federal and state levels
• Identifies the leading critics and proponents of minimum wage increases from the early 20th century to the present
• Surveys the impact of compensation laws around the world
• Pays attention to impact of minimum wage policy on the middle class as well as the poor and working class
• Provides an impartial and unbiased look at the issue, acknowledging the validity of points and concerns raised by both sides
This unbiased look at the minimum wage debate in America traces the history of minimum wage policy at both the federal and state levels, discusses the controversies swirling around the issue, and examines the veracity of claims made by people on both sides of the debate.
• Presents data not typically found in many of the standard works
• Reviews the impact of previous increases in the minimum wage at both the federal and state levels
• Identifies the leading critics and proponents of minimum wage increases from the early 20th century to the present
• Surveys the impact of compensation laws around the world
• Pays attention to impact of minimum wage policy on the middle class as well as the poor and working class
• Provides an impartial and unbiased look at the issue, acknowledging the validity of points and concerns raised by both sides