St. Louis City recently voted to increase its minimum wage. With higher labor costs, an earnings tax, and a payroll tax, the City is making St. Louis County a relatively more attractive place to locate a business.
St. Louis City: Discouraging Business?
Economy
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Michael Rathbone
Michael Rathbone was a policy researcher at the Show-Me Institute. He is a native of Saint Louis and a 2008 graduate of Saint Louis University, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering. In 2010, Michael obtained an M.B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis with...
About the Author
John Wright
John Wright was a policy analyst focusing on government transparency and labor relations. He is a native of University City and a graduate of Saint Louis University High School and the University of Missouri. John earned his J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and...