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A Carl's Jr. employee gives a customer their change through a drive-through window in San Diego on Friday, September 13, 2013. (AP/Sam Hodgson)

Raising the Minimum Wage Would Help, Not Hurt, Our Economy

Evidence shows that raising the minimum wage when unemployment is high does not harm the economy.

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The Facts on Raising the Minimum Wage When Unemployment Is High Article

Recent studies show that increasing the minimum wage even during hard times is good policy, providing higher pay but no loss of jobs. (AP/ David Zalubowski)

The Facts on Raising the Minimum Wage When Unemployment Is High

Recent studies show that increasing the minimum wage even during hard times is good policy, providing higher pay but no loss of jobs, say T. William Lester, David Madland, and Nick Bunker.

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A Wendy's employee serves a drive thru customer. Legislators in Illinois, Maryland, California, Maine, and Massachusetts have introduced bills to raise their state minimum wages. There is a growing consensus among economists and academics that raising the minimum wage does not kill jobs even during periods of recession. (AP/Jay LaPrete)

An Increased Minimum Wage Is Good Policy Even During Hard Times

T. William Lester, David Madland, and Nick Bunker explain why a minimum wage hike is good for the economy and won’t lead to more job losses.

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Given the public’s desire for both creating jobs and raising the quality of jobs, this report assesses the question of whether or not business assistance living wage laws reduce jobs and economic development activity in the cities that choose to pass them. (iStockphoto)

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