You Are Given the Following Classical-Type Table Showing the Output

question 24

Multiple Choice

You are given the following Classical-type table showing the output of 10 days labor in the production of each of the two commodities in each of the two countries. Assume that The U.K. worker's wage is £30 per day and that the fixed exchange rate is $2 = £1.
$\begin{array}{lll}&\underline{\text { Food }}&\underline{\text { Clothing }}\\\\\text { United States } & 30 \text { units } & 30 \text { units } \\\text { United Kingdom } & 20 \text { units } & 15 \text { units }\end{array}$

If trade is taking place between the two countries, what is the "upper limit" to the U.S.Worker's wage per day?

• A) $30
• B) $40
• C) $90
• D) $120

Recognize how the introduction of multiple employers affects wages and employment in previously monopsonistic markets.

Determine the profit-maximizing level of labor purchase in monopsony and competitive markets.

Explain the role of unions in affecting wages and employment for union and non-union workers.

Evaluate the impact of union strategies on wage and employment outcomes in labor markets.

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