Don't forget to follow this back, though -- this is one of the problems with the general cost of living increases (or sector-specific booms that not everyone pa

Don't forget to follow this back, though -- this is one of the problems with the general cost of living increases (or sector-specific booms that not everyone participates in, same thing when you're talking about a market economy with any scarcity): it raises the table stakes individuals need to participate. And a minimum wage law only formalizes the involved failure point, it doesn't create the fact that there would be one (though how it's not north of $15/hr in SF is beyond me). > it's not like anyone expects Barnes & Noble to go under any time soon http://www.dailyfinance.com/on/barnes-and-noble-survival-plan/ http://www.dailyfinance.com/on/barnes-and-noble-survival-pla...