#553 | A Short History Of The Minimum Wage

<p><strong> </strong></p><br><p>In this episode, we'll explore the complex world of minimum wage laws, from their surprising origins in Australia and New Zealand to modern debates around their effectiveness. </p> <br> <p>Do they protect the lowest-paid workers, or do they do more damage than good?</p> <br> <ul> <li>History of the minimum wage globally </li> <li>Early minimum wage laws in Australia and New Zealand </li> <li>Introduction of minimum wage in the UK and the US </li> <li>Arguments for and against minimum wage </li> <li>Impact of the minimum wage on businesses </li> <li>Regional variations in minimum wage </li> <li>Alternatives to the minimum wage </li> <li>Minimum wage and wage growth in the UK </li> <li>Comparison of minimum wage with skilled jobs </li> <li>Political perspectives on the minimum wage</li> </ul> <br> Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: <a href="https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/minimum-wage">ht...