William H Vanderbilt's Opposition to Labor Unions Rested on the Belief

question 4

Multiple Choice

William H. Vanderbilt's opposition to labor unions rested on the belief that unions

• A) violated anti-monopoly regulations.
• B) would make workers less productive.
• C) were unnecessary because employers and workers shared the same interests.
• D) were unnecessary because workers were free to leave jobs they found unsatisfactory.

Examine the implications of international trade on employment and industries in both high-wage and low-wage countries.

Identify the role of special interest groups in influencing trade policies.

Understand public choice theory in the context of trade restrictions.

Recognize the arguments related to infant-industry protection and their criticisms.

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