Author Archives: Richard Acquah-Sarpong

About Richard Acquah-Sarpong

PhD candidate in Applied Economics at Oregon State University

How does Oregon’s tiered minimum wage policy affect restaurant survival?

Oregon’s minimum wage changes have historically been tied to the Consumer Price Index. However, in 2016, the State of Oregon implemented an innovative tiered minimum wage policy that allows the minimum wage to vary by geographic region. Under this policy, … Continue reading

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