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Why Have a Higher Minimum Wage?

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly The International Monetary Fund just came out with a depressing prognosis for US economic growth—2 percent this year, and maybe 3 percent next year? Why? A too bad winter, slowdown in the housing market, and stagnant wages. … Continue reading →

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What is a Real Minimum Wage?

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs The debate on how to boost this economic recovery has now shifted to the federal minimum wage standard, now at $7.25 percent per hour. This is in part because the latest Census Bureau report shows 46.5 million Americans … Continue reading →

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