Minimum Wages And Employment In Illinois

The latest edition of IGPA's Policy Forum looks at the impact of minimum wage policy in Illinois. Illinois is among several states that has its own minimum wage, which is higher than the federal minimum wage. This Policy Forum, written by economist Elizabeth Powers (left), presents evidence about the effect of Illinois’ recent series of minimum-wage hikes on downstate fast-food employment.

Read Policy Forum 21.4: Minimum Wages And Employment In Illinois.