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What is the most direct way that increasing the minimum wage can lead to more government revenue?
It causes inflation, which is known to be an effective economic stimulator.
It reduces purchasing power, so the government makes money on savings interest.
It encourages spending, which increases other kinds of tax revenue.
It increases the amount of taxes paid through payroll and personal income taxes.
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"It increases the amount of taxes paid through payroll and personal income taxes."
Explanation: the most direct channel is that higher wages raise taxable earnings, so workers and employers pay more in payroll taxes and workers pay more in income taxes. Increased consumer spending (option 3) is a secondary, indirect channel; the others are incorrect or much less direct.
Explanation: the most direct channel is that higher wages raise taxable earnings, so workers and employers pay more in payroll taxes and workers pay more in income taxes. Increased consumer spending (option 3) is a secondary, indirect channel; the others are incorrect or much less direct.
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