There's a piece from Forbes a few years back which claims this thesis is bunk. Might be a place for a student to begin.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2012/03/04/the-story-of-henry-fords-5-a-day-wages-its-not-what-you-think/#7e9865ec766d

Brian

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On Thu, Apr 25, 2019 at 6:43 PM Scott McConnell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hello,

Does anyone have any recommendations on anything having to do with Ford paying his workers relatively well to incentivize demand? Asking for a student.

Thank you,

Scott McConnell
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