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Why is the minimum wage so low in the US?

Hey, I’m Norwegian and currently work part time at McDonalds (because I’m 18, and currently studying). I earn approximately 185 NOK (20-20.50 USD) per hour. And it makes me wonder, how is the minimum so low in many US states, when the businesses barely pay any taxes compared to Norway. If McDonalds in Norway manage to have 20 dollars per hour, so should the US. Note that I don’t have to pay any income tax before i exceed around 6000 USD per year. And i get free healthcare by the government too Edit: sorry if there are any spelling mistakes. English is my second language Edit 2: The American Dream should be renamed The Norwegian Dream, because here it is actually possible to achieve


Hey, I’m Norwegian and currently work part time at McDonalds (because I’m 18, and currently studying). I earn approximately 185 NOK (20-20.50 USD) per hour. And it makes me wonder, how is the minimum so low in many US states, when the businesses barely pay any taxes compared to Norway. If McDonalds in Norway manage to have 20 dollars per hour, so should the US.

Note that I don’t have to pay any income tax before i exceed around 6000 USD per year. And i get free healthcare by the government too

Edit: sorry if there are any spelling mistakes. English is my second language

Edit 2: The American Dream should be renamed The Norwegian Dream, because here it is actually possible to achieve

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