Compulsory Minimum Wage Scale: Resolved, That the Policy of Fixing Minimum Wage, Scales by State Board Is Desirable; Constructive and Rebuttal Speeches (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lester F. Ream

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656378670 ISBN 13: 9780656378678

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A serious debate on minimum wage policy, arguing against state‑level wage boards and offering compelling rebuttals.

This collection presents constructive and rebuttal speeches that challenge the idea of fixing minimum wage scales by state government. It weighs economic theory, personal liberty, and real‑world results from Australia and New Zealand to question whether such laws help workers or harm employment.

• Explore the core arguments against a statutory minimum wage, including potential job losses and reduced incentives to improve efficiency.
• See how the speakers compare outcomes in different countries and discuss how laws could affect labor markets.
• Read clear rebuttals that address common pro‑minimum wage claims and offer alternative approaches to protecting workers.
• Understand the role of personal liberty, unions, and enforcement in shaping wage policy.

Ideal for readers of policy debate, labor economics, and political rhetoric seeking a balanced look at a contentious issue.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656378670
• ISBN 13: 9780656378678
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64