Suppose Union Workers Are Earning More Than Similarly Qualified Nonunion

question 35

Multiple Choice

Suppose union workers are earning more than similarly qualified nonunion workers. From this, we can conclude that

• A) unemployment of union workers must have increased.
• B) unemployment of nonunion workers must have increased.
• C) productivity of union workers must be greater than the productivity of nonunion workers.
• D) Any of the above are possible and we cannot tell which without having more information.

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Definitions:

Monetary Neutrality

The concept that changes in the money supply only affect nominal variables and have no long-term impact on real variables like output or employment.

Nominal Interest Rate

The interest rate before adjustments for inflation, representing the rate stated on a loan or investment.

Real Interest Rate

The inflation-adjusted interest rate, showcasing the actual borrowing cost and the genuine return for lenders or investors.

Shoeleather Costs

The metaphorical cost of time and effort that people spend trying to counteract the effects of inflation, such as holding less cash and making more frequent trips to the bank.