Problem
In 2000, a proposal was made in Santa Monica, California, to raise the minimum wage in the hotel and shopping district to a "living" wage of $10.69 per hour. Predict the effect of such legislation on unemployment in the hotel and shopping industries in Santa Monica. What would you expect to happen to the unemployment rate in neighboring areas?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.