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Title: Studies Find Higher Minimum Wage May Have Losers *Author:* Noam Scheiber

*Source:* The New York Times

*Date:* Jan 10, 2016

*Summary:* Academic economists at the annual meeting of the American Economic Association debated whether increases to the minimum wage would actually benefit low-income workers. A combination of circumstances beyond simple calls for higher wages may be necessary to combat inequalities inherent in the workforce.

*Link: *http://nyti.ms/2iFFSkM

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