Richard A. Lester
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Richard A. Lester
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Richard Allen Lester (1908–1997) was an American economist. He was recognized for his research on wage determination and minimum wages. One of his early theories, range theory of wages, challenged the belief that laborers in similar jobs earned same wages. He argued that because wages were not fixed, raising the minimum wage wouldn't necessarily lead to lower employment levels. Lester also explored topics such as the labor movement, unemployment, and employment discrimination. His notable works
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