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The very idea of applying economics: the modern minimum-wage controversy and its antecedents

Authors :
Leonard, Thomas C.
Source :
History of Political Economy. Annual, 2000, Vol. 32, p117, 28 p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

The debate over implementation of a minimum wage is framed within arguments on conflicting economic theories. Topics include weighting empirical work as a measure of successful application of theory, determining whether price theory is applicable to labor markets, and deconstructing the overemphasis on employment effects.

Details

ISSN :
00182702
Volume :
32
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
History of Political Economy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.74989320