In the case of a vertical contract curve, union negotiations will result in the firm hiring

A. fewer workers but at a higher wage than it would in the absence of the union.
B. fewer workers but at a lower wage than it would in the absence of the union.
C. the same number of workers but at a lower wage than it would in the absence of the union.
D. the same number of workers but at a higher wage than it would in the absence of the union.
E. more workers and at a higher wage than it would in the absence of the union.


Answer: D

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