In the Standard Model of a Monopoly Union Bargaining with the Firm

question 29

Multiple Choice

In the standard model of a monopoly union bargaining with the firm, it is typically assumed that

• A) the union's sole objective is to increase the wage.
• B) union leadership disregards the preferences of the rank and file.
• C) unions never lead to an efficiency loss.
• D) unions are willing to trade off some amount of employment for higher earnings.
• E) unions and management secretly negotiate on the behalf of stockholders.

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