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Impact of Higher Wages for Low-Paid Workers

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Discuss whether or not an increase in the wages of low-paid workers will reduce poverty.

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Poverty

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🍃Introduction:
- Definition of poverty
- Importance of addressing poverty in economics
- Thesis statement: Raising the pay of low-income workers can have both positive and negative effects on poverty reduction and economic growth.

Body Paragraph ➡️1:
- Cause of poverty: low pay
- How raising the pay of the poor can reduce poverty and increase income
- The potential for increased spending and demand for basic necessities
- The potential for stimulating higher output and reducing unemployment
- The potential for investing in education and raising skills and pay in the long run

Body Paragraph ➡️2:
- Potential limitations of raising the pay of low-income workers
- The possibility of the increase being too small or less than inflation
- The potential for the increase to not affect those without jobs
- The potential for increased costs of production for firms, leading to job loss and reduced income

Body Paragraph ➡️3:
- The potential for increased motivation and productivity among low-paid workers
- The potential for increased job security and promotion opportunities
- The potential for increased economic growth through increased productivity and innovation

👉Conclusion:
- Restate thesis statement
- Summarize main points
- Emphasize the importance of considering both the positive and negative effects of raising the pay of low-income workers in addressing poverty and promoting economic growth.

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