Ep. 93 The Seattle Minimum Wage Policy Is a Disaster
The official study commissioned by the city of Seattle is painting a grim picture of the consequences of the minimum wage increase in that city thus far.
Posts Discussed
“The Seattle Minimum Wage Study,” by Alex Tabarrok
“The Minimum Wage: Evidence from a Danish Discontinuity,” by Alex Tabarrok
Background
“Raising the Minimum Wage: Misguided Policy, Unintended Consequences,” by Bob Murphy, Charles Lammam, and Hugh MacIntyre
Tom Woods Show 1000th Episode Celebration
Join me in Orlando on September 9, 2017, alongside emcee Eric July and special guests Michael Malice and Tom DiLorenzo as we commemorate this exciting moment. Tickets are free, but you must register: tomwoods.com/orlando.
Join Us Aboard the Contra Cruise!
Bob and Tom are hosting the second annual Contra Cruise for fans of Contra Krugman! October 15-22 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, and departing from Port Canaveral. It’s an absolute blast, as you’ll see in the video. Check it out by clicking here.
Need More Episodes?
Tom and Bob have their own podcasts! Check out the Tom Woods Show and the Lara-Murphy Report.