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Impact Area Impact Expected by Supporters View by Supporters on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Impact Expected by Opponents View by Opponents on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Nature of Disagreement
Low-wage Worker Income Increase in income for minimum wage earners Positive, helps lift workers out of poverty Increase in income for some, job losses for others Negative, job losses offset income gains 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Consumer Spending Increase due to higher incomes for low-wage workers Positive, stimulates economic growth Decrease due to higher costs passed on to consumers Negative, reduces consumer purchasing power 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Employment Little to no effect on overall employment levels Positive, maintains employment while raising wages Significant job losses, especially for low-skilled workers Negative, reduces job opportunities 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Business Costs Increase in labor costs for businesses Positive, promotes fair wages and reduces income inequality Increase in labor costs for businesses Negative, reduces profitability and competitiveness 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Income Inequality Reduction in income inequality Positive, promotes economic fairness Little to no effect on overall income inequality Neutral, more targeted measures needed 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Inflation Modest increase in inflation due to higher labor costs Acceptable trade-off for higher wages Significant increase in inflation, eroding purchasing power Negative, reduces overall economic stability 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Government Assistance Programs Reduced need for government assistance programs Positive, reduces burden on taxpayers Increased need for government assistance programs Negative, increases burden on taxpayers 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Automation and Technology Adoption Limited effect on automation trends Neutral, automation driven by other factors Accelerated automation and technology adoption Negative, reduces demand for low-skilled labor 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact


Impact Area Impact Expected by Supporters View by Supporters on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Impact Expected by Opponents View by Opponents on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Nature of Disagreement
Employment Levels Increase in job opportunities Positive, creates more jobs and reduces unemployment Decrease in job opportunities for low-wage workers Negative, increases poverty and income inequality 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Business Costs Decrease in labor costs for businesses Positive, boosts profitability and competitiveness Decrease in worker purchasing power Negative, reduces overall consumer demand 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Income Inequality Minimal impact or reduction Not a significant concern; focus on economic growth Increase in income inequality Major concern, exacerbates existing inequalities 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Worker Productivity Increase in productivity due to competition Positive, enhances overall economic efficiency Decrease in productivity due to low morale Negative, reduces overall economic output 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Poverty Levels Minimal impact or reduction Not a significant concern; focus on job creation Increase in poverty rates Major concern, undermines social welfare 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Government Spending Decrease in social welfare expenditure Positive, reduces fiscal burden on government Increase in social welfare expenditure Negative, strains government resources 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Economic Growth Increase in overall economic growth Positive, boosts business investment and job creation Decrease or stagnation in economic growth Negative, reduces consumer spending and demand 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Worker Rights Minimal impact or improvement Not a significant concern; focus on market forces Erosion of worker rights and protections Major concern, undermines labor standards 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability