National Journal reports that in contrast to President Barack Obama, congressional Democrats and some Hill Republicans, Barton thinks the minimum wage is outdated.\”I think its outlived its usefulness,\” said Barton said. \”It may have been of some value back in the Great Depression. I would vote to repeal the minimum wage.\”Its a view that reflects classical economic theory. Critics of the minimum wage claim it actually increases poverty, increases unemployment particularly among low-productivity workers, and is damaging to businesses.
This Congressman Wants The Minimum Wage Repealed
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