Myth and Measurement

Discover groundbreaking insights in Myth and Measurement by David E. Card, published by Princeton University Press in 2015. This twentieth-anniversary edition spans an impressive 454 pages, delving deep into the complexities of the labor market and the contentious debate surrounding minimum wage policies.

In this influential work, Card and co-author Alan B. Krueger challenge the traditional belief that increasing minimum wages leads to job losses among low-wage workers. Their pioneering research has sparked national discussions and offers significant implications for public policy and economic theory. Ideal for students, economists, and policymakers alike, Myth and Measurement is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of employment and wage regulation.

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