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hedning on Dec 16, 2013 | parent | context | favorite | on: Basic Income Means Basic Freedom

As far as I see it. The point is that a big wealth gap is detrimental to a society. Having a good minimum wage is a good way to reduce such a wealth gap.

thisosound on Dec 16, 2013 [–]

Then why not raise it to $30/h? I'm serious.

Will those who previously made e.g. $20/h get a $10 raise or will their employer outsource/automate?

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