Jacob Vigdor on the Seattle Minimum Wage

Mar 4, 2019 · 01:13:54

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Jacob Vigdor presents findings on Seattle's minimum wage increases.
Some workers saw higher wages, but hours were reduced.
Overall gains for low-skilled workers were potentially offset.

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