John Oliver responds to the critics of minimum wage increases and living wage opponents.
Human Powered Ferris Wheel
I use this in my international trade chapter to talk about factor endowments. Countries with a a lot of people (like India and China) will tend to do things using more labor than others.
The Perfect Storm: The Giant Wave
In October 1991, a dying tropical hurricane from Bermuda collided with a cold front from the Great Lakes, resulting in a “perfect storm” of previously unknown destructive impact that resulted in 100-foot waves; tragically, the crew of a fishing boat was lost in the midst of the fearsome storm.
I use this as the introduction to my Compensating Differentials chapter. How much would you need to get on this boat?
ABC News: GW Bridge Painter: Dangerous Jobs
Hanging more than 600 feet above 24 lanes of traffic for these guys is just another day at the office.
TedEd: Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day?
In the United States and Canada, the first Monday of September is a federal holiday, Labor Day. Originally celebrated in New York City’s Union Square in 1882, Labor Day was organized by unions as a rare day of rest for the overworked during the Industrial Revolution. Kenneth C. Davis illustrates the history of Labor Day from Union Square to today.
CNN Money — DQ CEO Discusses Minimum Wage and Turnover
Dairy Queen CEO discusses how minimum wage impacts hiring and retention.