Suppose the Demand for Construction Workers Increased and the Demands

question 81

Multiple Choice

Suppose the demand for construction workers increased and the demands for textile and steel workers diminished. This is an example of

• A)frictional unemployment created by efficiency wages.
• B)structural unemployment created by efficiency wages.
• C)frictional unemployment created by sectoral shifts.
• D)structural unemployment created by sectoral shifts.

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Definitions:

Collective Bargaining

The process of negotiating terms of employment between an employer and a group of employees (usually represented by a union) to reach agreements that regulate working salaries, working conditions, benefits, and other aspects of workers' compensation and rights.

Wage Rates

The amount of money paid to an employee for a specified quantity of work, usually expressed per hour or per piece.

Bargaining Impasse

A deadlock in negotiations between two parties, typically involving labor unions and employers, where no agreement can be reached.

Lockout

An action taken by employers to prevent employees from entering the workplace, typically during labor disputes or negotiations.