The Minimum Wage
eBook - ePub

The Minimum Wage

A Reference Handbook

  1. 376 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Minimum Wage

A Reference Handbook

About this book

This unbiased look at the minimum wage debate in America traces the history of minimum wage policy at both the federal and state levels, discusses the controversies swirling around the issue, and examines the veracity of claims made by people on both sides of the debate. Minimum wage inspires debate among many Americans—from advocates who consider it beneficial to the poor and middle class to those who feel it leads to greater unemployment. This comprehensive overview examines the history, policies, and key players in the minimum wage arena and discusses the various controversies that have surrounded it. Author Oren M. Levin-Waldman presents a balanced approach to the topic, shedding light on legitimate evidence from both sides of the argument and debunking claims based on ideology, partisanship, and distortions of data. The book presents an historical overview from the early 20th century through the present day, exploring the various legal issues, benefits, and potential problems of low-wage labor markets. Contributions from key economists along with profiles of seminal figures and organizations present a variety of different perspectives and show the expanse of political, economic, and academic involvement in marshaling effective solutions. The content features informative data, resources for further action, a helpful chronology, and a thorough glossary.

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Information

Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Year
2015
Print ISBN
9781440833946
eBook ISBN
9798216118091
Edition
1

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. 1 BACKGROUND AND HISTORY
  8. 2 PROBLEMS, CONTROVERSIES, AND SOLUTIONS
  9. 3 PERSPECTIVES
  10. 4 PROFILES
  11. 5 DATA AND DOCUMENTS
  12. 6 RESOURCES FOR FURTHER RESEARCH
  13. 7 CHRONOLOGY
  14. Glossary
  15. Index
  16. About the Author