This groundbreaking study investigates the relationship between high wages and productivity, making the case that paying laborers more can have a positive impact on the overall economy. Jacob Schoenhof and Thomas Francis Bayard bring together a wealth of economic, sociological, and historical data to support their argument, challenging prevailing views on the subject in the process.

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