Why Did Some Low-Paying Companies Raise Hourly Wages in the Mid-2010s

Multiple Choice

Why did some low-paying companies raise hourly wages in the mid-2010s?

A) To address the problem of growing income inequality in the country
B) To avoid having to hire new employees in a tight labor market
C) To compensate for decreased health care benefit packages
D) To circumvent legislative efforts to increase the minimum wage
E) To draw educated candidates with potential to become managers