If the Workers of a Firm Successfully Negotiate an Increase

question 131

Multiple Choice

If the workers of a firm successfully negotiate an increase in wages,which of the following is most likely to happen?

• A) The demand curve for the product the firm produces shifts rightward.
• B) The demand curve for the product the firm produces shifts leftward.
• C) The supply curve of the product the firm produces shifts rightward.
• D) The supply curve of the product the firm produces shifts leftward.

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Definitions:

Interest Rate

The percentage at which interest is paid by a borrower for the use of money that they borrow from a lender.

Cash Equivalent

Short-term, highly liquid investments that are easily convertible to known amounts of cash and have original maturities of three months or less.

Non-Interest-Bearing Note

A debt instrument that does not accrue interest over its life, meaning it is issued at its face value and repaid at the same amount without additional interest payments.

Market Rate

The prevailing interest rate available in the marketplace for loans and deposits, influenced by supply and demand, the central bank’s policy, and other factors.