Minimum wage hikes could boost employment and capital accumulation, study finds
Minimum wages can impact capital and labor demands in a large firm setting. The study shows that a minimum wage can have mixed effects on employment, capital, and welfare, depending on how well it prevents workers from taking more than their fair share. It can either increase employment by boosting labor demand or have little impact on jobs while increasing the total amount of capital. This explains why some countries in Europe have higher capital-to-output ratios than the US.