If the union wants to follow the strategy of maximizing member's income, wages should be set
A) above the market clearing wage rate.
B) such that all that wanted to work could work.
C) at the market clearing wage rate.
D) at the point at which the price elasticity of demand equals 1.
D
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Anna's Antiques expects to get two bidders for the unique china teacup it sells. Each of the bidders can either have a high-value of $100 or a low-value of $70 with equal probability. If Anna instead holds an oral auction between the two bidders and one bidder of each type shows up, she earn ___ from the auction
a. Just above $100 b. $100 c. Just above $70 d. $70
Assume that you are a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from your home state and district. Which of the following best explains why you have a strong incentive to get the federal government to finance pork-barrel projects in your district?
a. Most of the benefits of pork-barrel projects within your district will accrue to your constituents, while most of the costs will be imposed on voters from other districts. b. Most of the costs of pork-barrel projects within your district will be imposed on your constituents, while most of the benefits will accrue to voters from other districts. c. Pork producers are a powerful political lobby that will influence the actions of legislators in all districts. d. This is a trick question; in a representative democracy, there is little incentive for legislators to support pork-barrel projects.