write a paper on the effects of raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour on the economy. There are plenty of articles on the subject as many cities have already increased their minimum wage. Topics to touch on: the effect on the workers effects on the businesses - be sure to describe large companies as well as small "mom & pop" establishments effects on the tax base the unintended consequences of a higher minimum wage technological changes/advancements look at other aspects of this change in the minimum wage