1998
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.142123
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The Minimum Wage in Historical Perspective: Progressive Reformers and the Constitutional Jurisprudence of 'Liberty of Contract'

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“…() argued that a rise in hourly earnings increases the likelihood of higher minimum wages. However, this effect is controversial, as spillovers to the entire wage distribution are expected (Levin‐Waldmann ). Overall economic performance and the phase of the business cycle are also important, as higher unemployment tends to exert downward pressure on the minimum wage (Dickson & Myatt ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…() argued that a rise in hourly earnings increases the likelihood of higher minimum wages. However, this effect is controversial, as spillovers to the entire wage distribution are expected (Levin‐Waldmann ). Overall economic performance and the phase of the business cycle are also important, as higher unemployment tends to exert downward pressure on the minimum wage (Dickson & Myatt ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%