List of Tables and Figures
Preface
1. Introduction
Political Issues
History
2. Competing Models
Import of Utilitarianism
Economic Models
Political Model
Conclusion
3 The Minimum Wage in Historical Perspective
The Efficiency Argument
Constitutional Issues
Protective Labor Legislation for Women
The Need for a More Encompassing Argument
Conclusion
4. The Evolution of the Wage
The Fair Labor Standards Act
Role of Unions?
The Assault
Conclusion
5. Labor in Decline
Significance of Declining Unionism?
Voting Behavior
Congressional Voting,Implications
6. Return to Labor Market Policy
Previous Approach
Productivity
Indexation
Toward Greater Policy Coherence
Notes
Bibliography
Index