higher. >> absolutely. >> what would that be about? >> it would be $9 an hour. >> john: russ roberts point outset go minimums has unintended consequences. >> i get a raise. i'm fantastic. i'll be able to take care of my kids. that is part of the political thing of minimum wage. that is the benefit if you keep your job. >> what if they force made company to increase wages? >> aren't you under paid. >> absolutely. let's give them a 50% raise. that is awesome. second part, i wonder if they are going to keep as many people as they had before. >> we quit hiring people without experience. >> john: chris runs a combination meat counter and bar in bakersfield, california. >> minimum wage jobs are entry level job to give experience.