Which country has the highest minimum wage? 5 economic stories to read this week

Aug 26, 2022

Chinese factory closures, Gen Z financial preferences and Germany's approach to the energy crisis - these are the latest economic stories. Image: Unsplash/Vladislav Klapin

Tom Crowfoot

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Most countries in the world have minimum wage legislation. Image: International Labour Organization.

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The cost of living crisis has pushed 71 million people into poverty, according to the United Nations. Image: UNDP

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