Minimum Wage Earnings and the EITC Making the Connection

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fiscal policy.

Minimum wage.

Poverty.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 1988

Summary:

Examines the earned income tax credit (EITC), which increased income of low wage workers; and the Federal minimum wage concepts. Estimates proportion of minimum wage population that would qualify for the current EITC program, under both a fixed minimum wage rate and one increased by Congress. Projects earned income levels of minimum wage workers qualifying for and those not qualifying for an EITC under both scenarios. Includes tables and graphs

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Minimum Wage Earnings and the EITC

Publisher Number:

CRS-1988-ECN-0150

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