The Living Wage Calculator developed by Amy Glasmeier

According to the Living Wage Calculator developed by Amy Glasmeier, Professor of Economic Geography and Regional Planning at MIT, the living wage rate for a family of four (two working adults, two children) is $16.54 per hour. What are the implications of raising the minimum wage rate to a livable wage? Do you think the government should increase the federal minimum wage? Explain your answer.

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