Administration Quote by Nick Hanauer
“Raising the minimum wage is very efficient. Everybody's on the same playing field, it's a very simple rule, it doesn't require a lot of administration, you don't have to negotiate anything. It just is what it is.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Policy Forum, 2015
Advocates a universal minimum wage as a simple, low‑administration tool to level the playing field.
In simple terms: A flat minimum wage is easy and fair.
Support a fair, simple wage policy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business planning
- government budgeting
- social advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How would a universal wage affect your industry?
- What safeguards are needed?
Implementation may face political resistance and market distortions.