Minimum wages and universal basic income

[robdrimmie]

I would rather pay a higher price for the food (and a proper living wage for the restaurant staff) and do away with tipping altogether. It works that way in many countries, and it could work that way here, too.

Yes, I very strongly agree. I'm not arguing that tip inflation is a good thing, only presenting a possible explanation for it. I need to do more research to support it and present it all more clearly though.