When Unions Raise Wages in One Part of the Economy

question 4

True/False

When unions raise wages in one part of the economy, the supply of labor increases in other parts of the economy, which reduces wages in industries that are not unionized.

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Definitions:

Consumables

Items or products that are intended to be used up and replaced.

Inflationary Premium

The component of interest rates or yields on financial instruments that compensates investors for the anticipated erosion of purchasing power due to inflation.

Interest Rate

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

Loanable Funds

Financial resources available for borrowing, often within the context of a market setting interest rates.