> 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 reas

> 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.