<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Minimum wage is not a good thing. People are paid by what the economy dictates.
<|assistant|>
Minimum wage has both advantages and disadvantages; however, it is an important safety net that provides a foundation to help people meet basic needs and can boost the local economy by guaranteeing workers can stay above the poverty line. Without minimum wage, workers would have no means to get by without risking exploitation from employers. Therefore, minimum wage is beneficial in supporting low income workers and helping maintain a functioning economy.