Why Is Democracy Important to Union Administration and Can Unions

question 136

Essay

Why is democracy important to union administration and can unions justifiably be called "democratic" institutions? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Market Equilibrium

A point in a market where the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded.

Consumer Surplus

The gap between what consumers are ready and able to expend for a good or service and what they actually spend.

Price Ceiling

A legally imposed limit on the price that can be charged for a good or service, typically set below the equilibrium price.

Excess Demand

A situation where the quantity demanded of a good or service exceeds the quantity supplied at a particular price, often leading to upward pressure on prices.