Students will use listen to a debate on NPR about raising the minimum wage to $15. They will then read opposing articles and make a decision on what they think that Congress should do. Their response should be 2-3 paragraphs and include evidence/quotes from the articles. This assignment was written for an on-level economics class.
Is a minimum wage a price floor or a price ceiling?
After reading the articles, are you for or against a federal $15 minimum wage?
In 2-3 well-written paragraphs, respond to the question:
Should the United States increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour?
Make sure to include evidence or quotes from the articles, cited correctly.