The Effect of Minimum Wage Policies on the Wage and Occupational Structure of Establishments

A-Tier
Journal: Journal of Labor Economics
Year: 2023
Volume: 41
Issue: S1
Pages: S291 - S324

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4.022 = (α=2.01 / 1 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

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Abstract

Using establishment-level panel data from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, I estimate the effect of minimum wage increases implemented by 10 states in 2014 and 2015. I show that minimum wage increases lead to wage spillovers within establishments. I find little evidence that minimum wage increases induce establishments to reorganize their occupational mix. Finally, I find that minimum wage increases propagate up the management hierarchy, leading to increased wages for supervisors. Nonetheless, I find that overall wage inequality decreases within establishments after minimum wage increases.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:ucp:jlabec:doi:10.1086/726820
Journal Field
Labor
Author Count
1
Added to Database
2026-01-25