Minimum Wage Policy

Problem Analysis, Policy Descriptionand Stakeholders
Students will be required to submit a 5-7 page paper addressing the following: 1.Problem Analysis Present a
detailed analysis of the problem existing in the chosen policy area. Document the problems with regional
statistics, and analyze the demographics related to the problem along with the possible causes. Provide
statistical evidence to help the reader focus on the societal problem being addressed by the policy. State
problem in terms of society or clients being served. The societal problem/issue section will focus on the
problem your policy is intended to address. Remember to state the problem in terms of your hypothetical
constituents. Provide statistical evidence (or best guesstimation) for every claim in this section. Remember the
“lack of” something is not necessarily a problem. 2. Policy BackgroundWhat are the current policies related to
this problem (if it is a Federal Problem, State Problem, or Local Problem; state it here)? What policies are
currently in effect that impact the problem (positive or negative)? Provide specific details about the policy (what
are the penalties or incentives – what are the exceptions – what regions/populations are impacted). Remember
to focus on policies, and not programs for this section.3.Stakeholders Present the stakeholders that are
impacted by the policy, and their specific reasons for concern. Focus this section on the community
organizations that are like to be interested in the issue and/or policy