This piece summarizes nicely the arguments for raising the minimum wage to $15 and hour. Simple economic models have made predictions about the negative impact of the minimum wage that simply haven't been borne out. If anything the minimum wage increase could drive jobs overseas, but how many of those jobs are left? I suppose it could have an impact on an already struggling retail sector, but again...already struggling.
Ultimately, the arguments against raising it are steeped more in ideology than evidence.
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