Explain the Two Sides of the Public Sector Collective Bargaining

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Essay

Explain the two sides of the public sector collective bargaining debate that has led to the new laws such as that passed in Wisconsin to severely limit or eliminate public sector bargaining rights.

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Definitions:

Capital Structure

Capital structure is the mixture of a company's long-term debt, specific short-term debt, common equity, and preferred equity which finance its overall operations and growth.

Leverage

Taking on debt to magnify the prospective profits of an investing activity.

Acquisition Price Premium

This refers to the amount by which the purchase price of a company exceeds the pre-acquisition market value of its shares, often reflecting the buyer's estimate of the target's intrinsic value or synergies to be realized.

Synergies

The potential additional value generated from combining two firms, often resulting in cost savings or enhanced revenue.