Felicia St Luce English Composition I June 22, 2019 Annotate

Felicia St Luceenglish Composition Iijune 22 2019annotated Bibliogra

Felicia St Luceenglish Composition Iijune 22 2019annotated Bibliogra

Felicia St. Luce English Composition II June 22, 2019 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 4 Annotated Bibliography A minimum wage is an essential tool in the lives of poor households in America. Researchers have utilized the use of employment to determine if it can help in the eradication of poverty among low-income earners in America. Therefore, researchers are doing what they can to identify the essentiality of using the minimum wage to reduce poverty and other underlying issues. In touchstone 1.2, I provided an outline of the effects of the minimum wage on the attempt to eradicate poverty among the poor American household.

In this paper, I will provide an annotated bibliography of the sources I will use in my research and how I will use them. Clemens, J., & Wither, M. (2019). The minimum wage and the Great Recession: Evidence of effects on the employment and income trajectories of low-skilled workers. Journal of Public Economics, 170, 53-67. The authors of this source use the great recession to explain how the minimum wage affects low-skilled individuals' poverty levels. From the research findings, the authors of this source underline that those who were bound by the federal minimum wage during the Great Recession faced a negative effect on their employment. I will use this source to show that the minimum wage has both positive and negative impacts on Americans' lives.

David, H., Manning, A., & Smith, C. L. (2016). The contribution of the minimum wage to US wage inequality over three decades: a reassessment. American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 8(1), 58-99. The authors of this source try to research about how the minimum wage contributes to wage inequities among the Americans. It is a reassessment work that tries to address any biases that might have been in the previous researches on the same. According to David et al. (2016), the minimum wage reduces wage or income inequity among the lower earners but with a smaller percentage as compared to previous estimates. I will use this source to argue that the minimum wage is vital in reducing poverty among low-wage earners in America.

Devereux, S. (2005). Can minimum wages contribute to poverty reduction in poor countries? Journal of International Development, 17(7). According to this source, using the minimum wage as an antipoverty policy is vital in raising the earnings of poor people above the poverty line. Due to underlying controversies on the same, the authors of this paper suggest that positive anti-poverty outcomes can be achieved with minimal side effects. I will use this source to provide new economics regarding the minimum wage since it provides evidence from various countries showing positive impacts on the minimum wage as an antipoverty policy.

Dube, A. (2019). Minimum wages and the distribution of family incomes. American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 11(4). The author of this source provides empirical evidence that the minimum wage distribution can improve family poverty levels. I will use this source to prove that reducing public assistance offsets income gains among poor households, such as cash credits and noncash transfers.

MaCurdy, T. (2015). How effective is the minimum wage at supporting the poor? Journal of Political Economy, 123(2). McCurdy uses this research study to determine the effectiveness of antipoverty policies in reducing poverty levels among low wage earners. Supporters of antipoverty policies argue that employment should not be neglected because it has an impact on consumer behaviors. Therefore, McCurdy states that increasing the minimum wage will reduce poverty levels among poor households in America. I will use this source to illustrate the effectiveness of the minimum wage as an antipoverty policy.

Raissian, K. M., & Bullinger, L. R. (2017). Money matters: Does the minimum wage affect child maltreatment rates? Children and Youth Services Review, 72, 60-70. This research explores the impact of minimum wage increases on child maltreatment rates. According to this study, children from low-income families are prone to maltreatment, but increasing the minimum wage reduces child maltreatment rates. I will use this source to support the argument that minimum wage policies can improve family well-being and reduce adverse childhood experiences.

Slonimczyk, F., & Skott, P. (2012). Employment and distribution effects of the minimum wage. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 84(1). This study examines how modifications in the minimum wage affect employment opportunities and wage disparities, particularly among unskilled workers. The findings suggest that an increase in the minimum wage can improve earnings for low-skilled workers and promote wage equity. I will use this source to argue that decreasing the minimum wage could deteriorate employment and earnings for low-skilled workers.

Reflection

Each source included in this annotated bibliography meets the criteria for comprehensive academic evidence. I have summarized each source's key findings and explained how I will incorporate it into my research on minimum wage policies and poverty reduction. I relied on credible academic databases, such as Google Scholar and my university library, to ensure the quality and authenticity of my sources. This process helped me develop a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted impacts of minimum wage policies on low-income populations and their implications for economic inequality and family well-being.

References

• Clemens, J., & Wither, M. (2019). The minimum wage and the Great Recession: Evidence of effects on the employment and income trajectories of low-skilled workers. Journal of Public Economics, 170, 53-67.
• David, H., Manning, A., & Smith, C. L. (2016). The contribution of the minimum wage to US wage inequality over three decades: a reassessment. American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 8(1), 58-99.
• Devereux, S. (2005). Can minimum wages contribute to poverty reduction in poor countries? Journal of International Development, 17(7).
• Dube, A. (2019). Minimum wages and the distribution of family incomes. American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 11(4).
• MaCurdy, T. (2015). How effective is the minimum wage at supporting the poor? Journal of Political Economy, 123(2).
• Raissian, K. M., & Bullinger, L. R. (2017). Money matters: Does the minimum wage affect child maltreatment rates? Children and Youth Services Review, 72, 60-70.
• Slonimczyk, F., & Skott, P. (2012). Employment and distribution effects of the minimum wage. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 84(1).