Economy

A window into the $15 wage hypocrite’s world

By Washington Examiner
Published October 13, 2016 4:01am ET
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A window into the $15 wage hypocrite’s world
In an email chain discussing New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio's decision to come out in favor of more than doubling the minimum wage, Neera Tanden noted that her group had not formally come out for it, and warned that Hillary Clinton shouldn't either. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) | Mike Groll

The $15 minimum wage is a ridiculous proposal, designed to win votes with false promises.

Both economic theory and the evidence compel that conclusion. Or, instead, you can take the word of those who, in public, pay lip service to the $15 wage. Because in private, they admit it’s a bad idea.

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