Derid, have you ever consider that minimum wage could be influenced by something else other than market forces? That is, could you imagine a scenario where something, say a power differential or monopoly of some sorts, could create a situation where highly replaceable worker's wages are suppressed?

Another question, if a market dictates that a worker is paid below level where it is possible to survive (not the same as poverty level) is it society's imperative to intervene?

Last question, do you think that market forces should go beyond determining prosperity and dictate who survives, or stays healthy, or has kids? Lets ignore for a second that social programs exist.

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