Many Democrats who campaigned in the 2006 elections supported raising the U.S.minimum wage.Critics of raising the minimum wage argue that minimum-wage laws are

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Critics argue that minimum-wage laws are imprecise in their ability to help the working poor because some individuals will lose their job or have their work hours reduced as a result of the increase in labor costs for businesses. Additionally, some argue that those who benefit from the minimum wage increase are not necessarily the poorest workers, but rather teens and part-time workers who are already earning close to or above the new minimum wage. The other options (A, B, and D) do not accurately describe the arguments against raising the minimum wage.

Many Democrats Who Campaigned in the 2006 Elections Supported Raising