A city council is debating whether to introduce a new regulation that requires all local businesses to pay a minimum wage above the federal standard to help reduce income inequality. Which perspective best aligns with the council members who support this regulation?

The council members who support the new regulation likely align with a more progressive or left-leaning perspective on the political spectrum. They believe that by raising the minimum wage, workers will earn more money, which can help reduce the gap between rich and poor. This perspective emphasizes fairness and the idea that everyone deserves to earn a living wage that allows them to meet their basic needs. For example, if a local restaurant increases its minimum wage from $7. 25 to $15 per hour, its employees would have more money to spend on food, housing, and education, benefiting the local economy.