Minimum Wage: A Case Study

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: I think the income for the different demographic groups will increase or decrease depending on the economy. Ultimately, one’s primary source of income is from a form of employment. If the economy is in a neutral or growing state, chances are employment can increase and therefore will provide a better income for some. I do believe that earlier this week, it was mentioned that the minimum wage in California will increase to $15, so those working minimum wage will be earning more, yet we shall wait and see if prices for goods and services will be increasing too. Immigration has been a topic of discussion for a while now, and it will continue to be. The book points out that US natives believe immigrants take jobs and resources from them. Now,

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