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Direct linkNeumark, David; Schweitzer, Mark; Wascher, William – Journal of Human Resources, 2004
This paper provides evidence on a wide set of margins along which labor markets can adjust in response to increases in the minimum wage, including wages, hours, employment, and ultimately labor income. Not surprisingly, the evidence indicates that low-wage workers are most strongly affected, while higher-wage workers are little affected. Workers…
Descriptors: Minimum Wage, Labor Market, Working Hours, Employment
