Wage Policy, Income Distribution, and Democratic Theory

Explores The Relationship Between Wage Policy, Distribution Of Income, And Ultimately How That Distribution Impacts On Democratic Theory. Through An Analysis Of Democratic Theory And Empirical Analysis Of The Impact Of Wage Policy On Income Distribution, Concludes That Wage Policy Is An Important Component In The Maintenance Of Democratic Society. A Wage Policy That Raises The Wages Of Those At The Bottom Can Give Workers More Independence And Power As They Are Placed On More Equal Footing With Managers. This, In And Of Itself, Can Be A Source Of Empowerment, Effectively Enhancing Their Autonomy. By Doing So, Workers Feel Less Exploited And Income Inequality Is Reduced. Introduction -- Democratic Theory -- Evolution Of Wage Policy -- Post New Deal Era And The Demise Of Wage Policy -- New Living Wage Movement -- Wage Policy For The Middle Class -- Wage Policy And The Path Towards Democracy. Oren M. Levin-waldman. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.