minimum wage

1- Even without a minimum wage, the unemployment rate would almost surely be higher among teenagers than among adults. Sug- gest at least two reasons why this is so.

2- Are there methods other than a higher minimum wage that could raise the incomes of low-wage workers without reducing employ- ment among minority youngsters?

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Minimum Wage

It is perceived that even without a minimum wage in the country, the unemployment rate would still be higher among teenagers than among adults. There are several reasons that can be used to explain this. The first is due to the level of experience. Teenagers have very little experience compared to adults and this means that their employability is lower compared to other people

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