Examining how minimum wage, COVID-19, and discrimination affect community violence

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What this research studies

This research investigates the relationship between minimum wage increases and community violence, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to understand how changes in minimum wage can influence rates of violence, especially among different demographic groups such as racial and ethnic minorities. The study will analyze data from states that raised their minimum wage during the pandemic to assess the impact on violence prevention. By exploring these structural factors, the research seeks to identify effective policy interventions for reducing violence in communities.

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Where this research is happening

• Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
  Chapel Hill, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Ranapurwala, Shabbar I — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
• Study coordinator: Ranapurwala, Shabbar I

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About this research

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