Which of the following is an analytic argument for raising the minimum wage?

a. Corporations should not be allowed to pay their workers so little that they qualify for food stamps.
b. The minimum wage should be tied to the cost of living so that everyone working full time earns a living wage.
c. Increasing the minimum wage would be a small step toward lowering income inequality, which should be a major priority of the federal government.
d. Minimum wage earners typically spend most of their incomes on necessities such as rent and food, limiting their ability to contribute to economic growth.


Correct Answer: d

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