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Raising the minimum wage hurts young and unskilled workers most. Youth unemployment increased after the last big federal minimum wage hike.

From 2006 to 2009, increases in the minimum wage accounted for 43% of unemployment among young and low-skilled workers.

A higher minimum wage does not prevent poverty. In fact, it can lead to higher dropout rates among poor youth, perpetuating poverty.

Does the minimum wage prevent poverty? Not at all. The government imposing a fixed minimum wage increases unemployment. 