seattles-higher-minimum-wage-is-actually-working-just-fine

7/1/2017

This article discusses the impact of Seattle's higher minimum wage, which was implemented to address income inequality. Contrary to the concerns of critics who feared job loss and economic decline, the article presents evidence that Seattle's higher minimum wage has actually been successful. The author points to a study conducted by economists at the University of California, Berkeley, which found that the minimum wage increase had positive effects on workers' earnings, without causing significant job losses. The article also highlights the importance of ongoing research and analysis to inform policy decisions and challenges the prevailing narrative that higher minimum wages are always detrimental to businesses and the economy.

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