Immigration
Do undocumented immigrants get paid as well as citizens?
No, they tend to work for less money because they cannot argue a higher wage.
When did minimum wage start?
The 1930s.
What is liveable wage?
The wage someone needs to survive.
What are tariffs?
Taxes on imported and exported goods.
What is the debt-to-GDP ratio?
How much money is spent vs. coming in for the government.
Why do people immigrate to the U.S.?
More money and the idea of the "American Dream."
What is the difference between minimum wage and liveable wage?
Minimum wage can be as low or as high as it wants to be. Liveable wage is how much money someone needs to survive.
What is a disadvantage of liveable wage?
People are getting paid the bare minimum.
Why do countries use tariffs?
Make deals, limit products, retaliation, etc. It is supposed to help bring goods to the country of their origin.
What country has the lowest debt-to-GDP?
Brunei.
Are immigrants skilled or unskilled workers?
Both! They tend to be unskilled due to different policies between countries in regards to jobs, but a lot of them come as skilled workers.
Does minimum wage change by state?
Yes, minimum wage changes based on what the state wants to set it at.
What type of workforce gets paid liveable wage?
Advanced unskilled workers and/or skilled workers.
What U.S. product is of concern over being too expensive due to tariffs?
Cars.
What country has the highest debt-to-GDP ratio?
Sudan.
Who works in the "less ideal" jobs? i.e. fruit picking.
Immigrants, because they can be paid less.
What is the minimum wage in Mammoth?
$16.50/hour.
Does liveable wage tend to be hourly or salary?
Hourly is better because people can work overtime.
What country does the U.S. have the highest tariff on?
What is the debt-to-GDP ratio of the U.S.?
124%.
Do immigrants pay taxes?
Yes.
Why shouldn't we have a minimum wage?
Minimum wage does not mean a "liveable" wage.
What would the average liveable wage be in Mammoth?
$25/hour.
What tariffs does the U.S. have on Europe currently?
10%.
Why is debt-to-GDP important?
It helps people understand how much a country is in debt.