Beyond Labels

A 360° Discussion of Foreign, National and Local Policy Issues

Scott Miller

On Minimum Wage

Here’s what I consider a pretty balanced article about state and local increases in the minimum wage…Minimum Wage

Unfortunately, the headline seems a bit more biased. Maybe “Wages up for many, but fewer entry-level jobs likely.”

It’s easy to see how millions can benefit from wage increases, hard to quantify jobs that are avoided by automation, outsourcing, or just slower economic growth. Without a sense for both sides, it’s tough to identify the best policy.

For January 5: The Korean Peninsula

In the wake of the recent news around the release of “The Interview” and our own discussions about how to treat nuclear states, we’ll turn our focus to the Koreas, North and South.

  • What are the prospects for reunification? Over what time frame?
  • What should be the US policy with respect to each country?
  • What else can (or should) the US do to address the issues arising from North Korea?
  • What does this mean of Sino-US relations and cooperation?