If a Union Is Able to Decrease the Supply of Workers

question 11

Multiple Choice

If a union is able to decrease the supply of workers in a competitive labour market but the union cannot affect the demand for its members' labour, then

• A) wages and the quantity of labour hired will both decrease.
• B) wages will decrease but the quantity of labour hired will increase.
• C) wages and the quantity of labour hired will both increase.
• D) wages will increase but the quantity of labour hired will decrease.

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Definitions:

Metaphase

A stage of mitosis in cell division where chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell before being separated into two new cells.

Prophase

First phase of mitosis; characterized by the condensation of the chromatin; chromosomes are visible, but scattered in the nucleus.

Diploid Number

The total number of chromosomes in a cell or organism, consisting of two sets, one inherited from each parent; symbolized as 2n.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain DNA and protein, organizing genetic information for cell division and inheritance.