Minimum wage increases that even approach an average livable wage would result in significantly fewer jobs for low-wage workers. A substantial increase in the relative cost of labor will result in a reduction in the amount of labor used…
Kavet, Thomas, Deborah Brighton, Douglas Hoffer, and Elaine McCrate. 1999. “Act 21 Research and Analysis In Support of the Livable Income Study Committee.” Vermont State Legislature, 2 Nov. (http://www.leg.state.vt.us/jfo/Reports/1999 11%20Livable%20Income%20Study.pdf).
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