The United Auto Workers bargained for higher wages and more benefits for autoworkers. As a result of the higher wages and increased benefits,
i. the quantity of new automobiles supplied decreases.
ii. the supply of new automobiles decreases.
iii. the supply of new automobiles increases.
A) only i
B) only ii
C) only iii
D) both i and ii
E) Neither i, ii, nor iii is correct.
B
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