Addressing the ripple effect of higher wages


“Many high-skilled workers will also benefit in principle from a PWM," said Williams.

THE progressive wage model (PWM) may be a good move to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity.

But higher wages can trigger a ripple effect, including higher inflation, further raising costs for businesses as well as individuals.

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