Sunday, September 1, 2013

There Are 18 Different Minimum Wages in American Samoa, Guess the Result

The US Department of Labor mandates and enforces about 18 different minimum wages in American Samoa by industry, reports Mark Perry.  The result: The jobless rate there is almost 30%.

This is what happens when you think like Paul Krugman and believe minimum wages help an economy.

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