tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208928.post2370789867427626602..comments2024-03-28T14:03:55.912-04:00Comments on Start Making Sense: Democratic debate last night, and the $15 minimum wageDaniel Shavirohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14710628584922961682noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208928.post-65936034519406338082016-04-16T13:31:17.995-04:002016-04-16T13:31:17.995-04:00One probably needs, as well, to consider the inter...One probably needs, as well, to consider the interaction of current, low wages with various government benefit programs that act as wage supplements. For example, there is evidence that employers adjust wages downward in light of the availability of the EITC, food stamps, and similar programs. It seems clear that the incidence of these programs is not intended to be on employers, suggesting a "minimum" minimum wage is needed to clear some threshold that ensures that government programs have intended effects - at least as a first-order matter.DM Hasenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00906053538352645850noreply@blogger.com