Back to Course OutlinePrinciples of Microeconomics
Lesson· Taxes and Subsidies· 9 of 10
Wage Subsidies
Alex TabarrokGeorge Mason University
What’s the difference between a wage subsidy and a minimum wage? What is the cost of a wage subsidy to taxpayers? We take a look at the earned income tax credit and how it affects low-skilled workers. We also discuss Nobel Prize-winning economist Edmund Phelps' work on wage subsidies.