Impact of Minimum Wage on Infant Lives (IMAGE) Syracuse University Caption A new study published recently by researchers from Syracuse University shows that a higher minimum wage will reduce infant deaths. Credit Wolf, Monnat, & Montez, 2021. ("Effects of U.S. State Preemption Laws on Infant Mortality." Preventive Medicine 145.) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.