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Discuss the Correct and Incorrect Economic Analysis in the Following

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Discuss the correct and incorrect economic analysis in the following statements.
"The Canadian Auto Workers union has successfully negotiated a 9 percent increase in wages for its workers.This increase in the wage rate causes an increase in demand for automobiles, since many consumers now have greater incomes, and also causes a decrease in supply of automobiles because the cost of production has increased.These effects cancel each other out resulting in no change in the equilibrium price and quantity in the automobile market."


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Econometrics

The application of statistical and mathematical models to analyze economic data and test hypotheses.

Empirical Economics

The branch of economics that analyzes data to develop verifiable theories or evaluate economic policies.

Economic History

The study of economies or economic phenomena in the past.

Aggregate Price Level

A measure of the overall level of prices of goods and services in an economy over a specified period, often used as an indicator of inflation.

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