Jared Bernstein: The U.K. vs. the U.S. Minimum-Wage Debate: “Salient differences between the U.K. minimum-wage debate and our own, where non-credible critics continue to hold forth and command considerable influence… …in blocking an increase in the minimum, at least at a national level. House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) consistently rails against the policy as … Continue reading Afternoon Must-Read: Jared Bernstein: The U.K. vs. the U.S. Minimum-Wage Debate