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Download full textEven, William; Macpherson, David – 2000
An in-depth analysis was made of how quickly most people move up the wage scale from minimum wage, what factors influence their progress, and how minimum wage increases affect wage growth above the minimum. Very few workers remain at the minimum wage over the long run, according to this study of data drawn from the 1977-78 May Current Population…
Descriptors: Adults, Compensation (Remuneration), Economics, Influences
