Twenty-Six jurisdictions to hike minimum wage next month

Sean Higgins was quoted in the Washington Times regarding the minimum wage debate.

Sean Higgins, an analyst at the libertarian Competitive Enterprise Institute, described minimum wage laws as political theater for politicians seeking an “easy win” in liberal areas.

He said the increases set an artificial rate that provides only a short-term boost for some workers, while pushing others out the door.

“Raising the minimum doesn’t mean that employers can magically pay more,” Mr. Higgins said. “Look at how almost all grocery and pharmacy checkout lines are self-service now. That’s a reaction against rising labor costs.”

Read the full article at the Washington Times.