Suppose that wage contracts between workers and employers are based on an expected inflation rate of 3 percent and a 5 percent increase in money wages is agreed upon. If inflation actually equals 7 percent, real wages
What will be an ideal response?
fall
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If a single union supplies all the labor in a competitive labor market, the union probably will
A. increase labor supply to raise employment. B. restrict labor supply to raise wages. C. increase union membership to increase wages. D. act like a competitive firm.
Suppose the nation of Arcadia produces only two goods, teapots and surfboards. If Arcadia produces only teapots, it can make 40 per day. If Arcadia produces only surfboards, it can make 60 per day
What is the opportunity cost of 1 teapot in Arcadia? A) 2/3 of a surfboard B) 1.5 surfboards C) 40 surfboards D) 60 surfboards
If the exchange rate changes from $2.00 = 1 euro to $1.98 = 1 euro then
A) the dollar has appreciated. B) the euro has appreciated. C) the euro has stayed constant in value. D) the dollar has depreciated.
For a normal good, an increase in consumer income will lead to I. a movement down the demand curve II. a rightward shift in the demand curve III. a reduction in supply
A) I only B) II only C) III only D) Both II and III