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Puerto Rico is not subject to the exact same minimum wage laws as the states, it has several exceptions. And even if it were, it’s laughable IMO to consider tha
by everly 5y ago
Puerto Rico is not subject to the exact same minimum wage laws as the states, it has several exceptions. And even if it were, it’s laughable IMO to consider that a reason to punish workers in the rest of the US. “Sorry guys, we know you’re worth more but we can’t have those Puerto Ricans living too high on the hog”
I don’t know, your point seems to boil down to ‘it’s just like that because of how it is’. Policy matters and can have an impact on the status quo. Sure, we don’t live in a perfectly efficient market but we can make improvements.
- Aunche 5y ago> Puerto Rico is not subject to the exact same minimum wage laws as the states For a large part, it is. The exceptions are very limited in scope. The only reason their economy isn't completely messed up is because the minimum wage isn't enforced very well there. I'm not sure why you have the impression that I'm in favor of the status quo. I'm explaining why forcing employers to increase wages will do little to help domestic workers unless if you discourage immigration in some way. Even if you're able to double the minimum wage with minimal economic side effects, you would just incentivize even more immigrants to seek employment here.
- everly 5y agoFair enough, I just disagree and believe that increasing wages will absolutely benefit domestic workers, regardless of whether it incentives more immigration.