Wal-Mart and Wages?

From: Bill M. (billm37_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 07/18/04 

Date: 18 Jul 2004 08:33:10 -0700

Many of Wal-Mart's employees make around $6-8.00 an hour.
Also it is my understanding that many of the Wal-Mart employees do
not have health insurance. It would be great if Wal-Mart could pay at
least $10/hr. and give health benefits. But that would have the end
effect of raising prices. So here is the question:

How much would Wal-Mart's prices rise if they were to instituted a
policy of paying $10.00/hr as the minimum wage and covered each
employee with health insurance?
 
If you know of a capable grad. student (or someone else) that might be
interested in this question could you have them get in touch with me
and we can discuss details.

Many thanks in advance for any assistance

Bill
On a bayou in Mississippi where it is VERY hot and muggy but otherwise
wonderful

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