Some people have argued: "Any gains made by unions in the form of higher wages will create lower wages for non-unionized workers." Leaving aside whether this is actually the case or not, what is the economic

QUESTION9 All of the following can raise wages of union members EXCEPT O limiting union membership over time. O increasing the demand for non-union made goods. O increasing the demand for union-made goods. O increasing the productivity of union workers.

Describe the two basic strategies of unions in increasing wage rates for their members.

Briefly describe "social movement" unionism. Discuss whether, in your judgment, the changes proposed by advocates of "social movement" unionism would result in significantly changed conditions for U.S. workers.

Contrast the Knights of Labor with the AFL.

What happens when a firm does not agree to the wages the employees of a union demand? Select the correct answer below: Nothing. The union workers do not have the ability to negotiate the salary. Union workers can go on strike demanding higher wages. Nothing. The union wages are based on a contract so they can't negotiate higher wages. The firm does not have the option to disagree, it must meet the wage demands of the union.

True, False, and Explain. If labor is hired in a monopsonistic market, a minimum wage will always guarantee employment will increase.

Firms that are confronted with union demands for higher wages may choose production methods that involve and less , resulting in increased labor productivity. more Select the correct answer below: labor; resources O physical capital; labor O raw materials; physical capital labor; physical capital

What economic factors influence the success or failure of labor strikes, and how do these factors impact both workers and employers?

The graph below represents the labor supply curve of a monopsonistic firm.  If the firm above hired labor at the quantity Q1, what wage rate would it pay? A-W1.   B-W2.  C-W3.   D-W4.   E-W5