Suppose That Butchers and Bakers Have No Unions

question 494

Multiple Choice

Suppose that butchers and bakers have no unions. Now suppose the butchers form a union. What does this do the labor supply of and wages of bakers?

• A)It increases the labor supply and wages of bakers.
• B)It increases the labor supply and decreases the wages of bakers.
• C)It decreases the labor supply and increases the wages of bakers.
• D)It decreases the labor supply and wages of bakers.

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Definitions:

Income Effect

The change in an individual's or economy's consumption patterns resulting from a change in real income.

Substitution Effect

The financial concept stating that when prices increase or incomes drop, individuals will substitute higher-priced goods with more affordable options.

Normal Goods

Goods for which demand increases as the income of consumers increases, and falls when consumer income decreases.

Utils

A hypothetical unit of measurement used in economics to represent the satisfaction or utility that a consumer receives from consuming goods and services.