Minimum wages / David Neumark and William L. Wascher.

Author/creator Neumark, David
Other author Wascher, William L.
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, ©2008.
Description377 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Minimum wage--United States.
Income distribution--United States.
Labor supply--United States.
Minimum wage.

Contents Introduction -- The history of the minimum wage in the United States -- The effects of minimum wages on employment -- Minimum wage effects on the distribution of wages and earnings -- The effects of minimum wages on the distribution of incomes -- The effects of minimum wages on skills -- The effects of minimum wages on prices and profits -- The political economy of minimum wages -- Summary and conclusions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [335]-357) and index.
LCCN 2008017575
ISBN9780262141024 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0262141027 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HD 4918 .N432 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold