Minimum wages are at the top of the political agenda in many countries . Economist Alan Manning says the concept of minimum wage is popular with voters . There is both economics and politics at play . He argues that it helps people who need to work but don't have enough money for a higher standard of living, and he also points out that there's no evidence that raising the minimum would hurt employment
Minimum wages are at the top of the political agenda in many countries . Economist Alan Manning says the concept of minimum wage is popular with voters . He argues that it helps people who need to work but don't have enough money for a higher standard of living, and he also points out that there's no evidence that raising the minimum would hurt employment