Suppose a union successfully negotiates a wage rate for its members that is above the competitive wage rate, then
A) there will be downward pressure on the wage rate until equilibrium is established.
B) right-to-work laws become effective.
C) there is a shortage of jobs.
D) there is excess demand for labor.
Answer: C
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When the dollar appreciates relative to the pound, the pound price of the dollar
A) increases. B) decreases. C) does not change. D) increases or decreases, depending on the amount of the depreciation. E) changes in the next period.
Refer to the data provided in Table 17.1 below to answer the following question(s). The table shows the relationship between income and utility for Jane.Table 17.1 IncomeTotal Utility $00$20,00025$40,00045$60,00060$80,00070Refer to Table 17.1. Suppose Jane has a 1/3 chance of becoming disabled in any given year. If she does become disabled, she will earn $0. If Jane does not become disabled, she will earn her usual salary of $60,000. Jane has the opportunity to purchase disability insurance for $20,000 which will pay her her full salary in the event she becomes disabled. Jane's utility per year with the policy is ________ and her expected utility without the policy is ________.
A. 45; 45 B. 20; 45 C. 45; 40 D. 60; 40