The Relative-Wage Explanation for the Existence of Downwardly Sticky Wages

question 25

Multiple Choice

The relative-wage explanation for the existence of downwardly sticky wages emphasizes

• A) unspoken agreements between workers and firms that firms will not cut wages.
• B) the incentive that firms may have to hold wages above the market clearing rate.
• C) employment contracts that stipulate workers' wages, usually for a period of one to three years.
• D) the contention that workers in one industry may be unwilling to accept a wage cut, unless they know that workers in other firms and industries are receiving similar cuts.

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Definitions:

Flexibility

The ability of an organization or employee to adapt to changes or accommodate various demands, often in scheduling, working hours, or job duties.

Citizenship

A status conferred by a government to its nationals that includes certain rights, responsibilities, and privileges.

Psychological Contract

An unwritten agreement between an employer and an employee that outlines mutual expectations, including job security, salary, and work conditions.

Provincial Labour Code

The set of laws and regulations governing employment standards, labour relations, and workplace health and safety within a specific province.