SAGE News Clips: The Fight for $15Description: "The Fight for $15" is soon to become a reality in California where business owners will be required to pay their employees $15 per hour by 2022. With costs of living growing ever higher around the nation, some CA lawmakers hope that this bill will decrease the gap between the wealthier classes and the state's 2 million working poor. Check out this video to learn more about the fight over what constitutes fair wages.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 369, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following is an opposition argument used in the minimum wage debate?
A. A higher minimum wage increases earnings, reducing workers' poverty and lowering their reliance on government benefits.
B. A higher minimum wage increases demand for goods, as poorer households spend a larger proportion of their income than do richer households. Greater demand can act as an economic stimulus.
C. A higher minimum wage increases prices, as employers pass on labor costs to consumers.
D. A higher minimum wage reduces employee turnover, which is costly to businesses.
Answer: C
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