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Axios's Strange Take on the Minimum Wage

A little price theory goes a long way.

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David R Henderson
Jul 25, 2024
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Emily Peck at Axios Markets writes about the fact that the federal minimum wage has not budged from $7.25 an hour since 2009, 15 years ago.

She then writes:

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Why it matters: Though very few people actually earn $7.25 an …

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