prompt: People should not expect the minimum wage to raised because it will destroy small businesses!!
chosen.content: People should not expect the minimum wage to raised because it will destroy small businesses!!
chosen.role: user
chosen.content: Raising the minimum wage would result in higher costs for businesses, which could lead to fewer hours and/or layoffs for some workers. However, raising the minimum wage would also lift wages for all workers, giving many people more buying power and helping small businesses. Research shows that when states raise the minimum wage, the impact on small businesses is usually limited because the majority of the cost of the minimum wage increase is passed onto consumers rather than absorbed by businesses. Additionally, many states and localities also provide tax credits and other economic development resources to assist businesses with rising labor costs. Ultimately, it is beneficial to balance the needs of workers and businesses when determining the appropriate minimum wage.
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rejected.content: People should not expect the minimum wage to raised because it will destroy small businesses!!
rejected.role: user
rejected.content: Many advocates for raising the minimum wage cite the potential for improving workers' purchasing power, reducing economic inequality, and alleviating poverty as primary motivations. Critics of a potential wage increase counter that it could reduce employment opportunities for young people and those just entering the workforce, particularly in certain industries, as businesses struggle to absorb the added costs. Additionally, some opponents claim that small businesses, already operating on tight budgets and facing higher labour costs, would be unable to sustain the increase and could ultimately be forced to close their doors. Although this could be true in some cases, it does not imply that raising the minimum wage is universally detrimental to small businesses, and careful consideration should be taken to ensure that small businesses, especially those that rely heavily on the lowest-wage labourers, are provided the necessary supports for a smooth transition, should a minimum wage increase occur.
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