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Economics of a Living Wage

Geoff Riley

14th November 2012

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My AS macroeconomics students this week are researching the topical issue of a living wage and the possible macroeconomic effects. The title of the assignment is:"The introduction of a living wage in Britain to supplement a minimum wage will improve the long term performance of the UK economy" Discuss. (20 marks)I have put together some news articles and videos on this topic using a Pinterest Board. You can find it by clicking hereBBC Newsnight Report on Living Wages - July 2012 - click here

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Geoff Riley

Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for nearly forty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD and Revision conferences in the UK and overseas.

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