Which of the Following Is a Reason Why the Union

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why the union wage gap might overestimate the actual effect unions have on wages?

• A) Unionized workers tend to work more hours each week than nonunionized workers.
• B) Nonunion firms may pay higher wages in order to stave off unionization.
• C) Unions tend to negotiate better fringe benefits for their members than what nonunion workers receive.
• D) Higher union-negotiated wages likely attract more productive workers to union jobs.
• E) The union wage gap can be underestimated but never overestimated.

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