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
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 . But there is a point at which minimum wage is so high that it destroys jobs , he says .