1. Read the following article that discusses minimum wage hikes on employment:
   • The effects of 137 minimum wage hikes, in one chart
2. Read the following article on fast food chains reactions to minimum wage hikes.
   • America's fast-food chains are contemplating replacing minimum wage workers with robots and it could lead to a crisis by Kate Taylor
   • This article is optional reading, and a perspective on the negative effects of minimum wage hikes: How higher minimum wages impact employment
   • Make sure you use adequate examples to explain your answers.

1. According to the Washington Post article, The effects of 137wage hikes, in one chart, what are the economic findings that suggest raising the minimum wage is positive for communities? Use examples that show how this conclusion is obtained.

2. From the Washington Post article, what did you learn about the limitations of current minimum wage research? Include a discussion of 'real time' data and peer reviewed data in your answer.

3. According to the article, America's Fast Food Chains are Contemplating Replacing Minimum Wage Workers with Robots, what is the current crisis facing this service industry and why? Please provide examples.

4. Having read the assignment articles, what conclusions can you draw about minimum wage as social issue? What do you think the function of minimum wage jobs is in our economy? How does the raising of minimum wage effect some cities more than others? Support your answer.