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Can I get you to briefly outline why you don't believe in raising the minimum wage? I can't say that I agree with you, but you're generally a thoughtful guy an
by SomeStupidPoint 9y ago
Can I get you to briefly outline why you don't believe in raising the minimum wage?
I can't say that I agree with you, but you're generally a thoughtful guy and I would appreciate getting another perspective on the issue.
(Also, curious: is the word "national" operative there -- eg, do your beliefs differ between a national minimum wage and a local one like the Seattle measure?)
- tptacek 9y agoI'd just say that it's not settled whether sharp or nationwide increases in the minimum wage accomplish any clear public policy objectives. I could be convinced either way, but my perception is that it's not at all clear in the data that "$15 nationwide minimum wage" is a fight worth fighting. I definitely don't oppose the minimum wage! There's no libertarianism creeping into my perspective here. :)
- Shikadi 9y agoAlthough the question wasn't directed towards me, my problem with raising the minimum wage is that everyone else's wages (for the most part) have been stagnant while inflation continues. It basically pulls the rest of the middle class down while the upper class continues to go higher. Sure, some of the wages will trickle up because of competition, but not by as much as it should. I can't think of any better solutions though unfortunately
- tptacek 9y agoThat is definitely not my concern with increasing the minimum wage.