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Originally Posted by 3rd&Brown
1. Increase the minimum wage (to at least $12 an hour). Ideally it would be $15 but I can imagine state Republicans would push back and realistically it will probably land at $12. More than anything else, an increase in minimum wage will help alleviate Philly's poverty and crime issues.
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Raising the minimum wage does nothing to alleviate poverty or crime. basic economics: given the same revenue, if you are required to pay your employees more, you won't be able to hire as many people, and may even have to lay some off. also may have to cut back on benefits.