Craft unions have typically been most effective in raising wage rates by:


A. Legislating a minimum wage rate above the competitive equilibrium level

B. Increasing the demand for labor of union members

C. Decreasing the supply of labor through licensing and training requirements

D. Organizing all of the employees in a factory or industry and demanding wage hikes


C. Decreasing the supply of labor through licensing and training requirements

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