Raising the federal minimum wage is currently a hot topic in American politics. President

Joseph R. Biden wants to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour but it will require both

houses of congress to approve the measure and based on how this congress is constructed, it seems like it

will be a daunting task.

For this paper, your objective is to write an essay discussing the costs and benefits of increasing the

minimum wage. The paper must include at least 4 credible, scholarly sources as well as a Works Cited