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For the Left--and, unfortunately, much of the public--conservatives' opposition to raising the minimum wage is proof that we are the kin of Scrooge.(Brief article)
* For the Left--and, unfortunately, much of the public--conservatives' opposition to raising the minimum wage is proof that we are the kin of Scrooge. Our position is especially heartless because, according to the liberal talking point of the moment, studies have proven that increasing the minimum wage doesn't cost jobs. It would take very strong studies to establish something so counterintuitive: Common sense says that when the price of something is set above market rates, people will buy less of ...
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