FIGURE 14-2 -Refer to Figure 14-2.Suppose the Labour Market Is Initially in Initially

question 26

Multiple Choice

FIGURE 14-2
-Refer to Figure 14-2.Suppose the labour market is initially in a monopsonistic equilibrium.If a strong union is then formed and establishes a minimum wage of W₁,

• A)employment will decrease to Q₂.
• B)the wage rate and employment will both increase to their competitive levels.
• C)the wage rate will increase but employment will decrease.
• D)there will be an effect on either wages or employment but not both.
• E)the wage rate will decrease but employment will increase.

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