"If a union is only able to organize a few of the firms in an industry, it is unlikely that the union can substantially increase the wages of its members." This statement is
a. false; unions tend to be stronger when they concentrate on only a few producers in an industry.
b. false; the demand for unionized workers will be more inelastic if only a few firms in the industry are unionized.
c. false; all unions can increase the wages of their members.
d. essentially correct.
D
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Doctors find that one aspirin per day reduces the risk of heart attacks. Demand for aspirin will
A) increase, so that equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity will increase. B) decrease, so that equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity will increase. C) increase, so that equilibrium price will decrease and equilibrium quantity will increase. D) increase, but the new equilibrium price and quantity are indeterminate.
If the exchange rate changes from 20 cents per franc to 18 cents per franc, the U.S. dollar has
a. appreciated, since its value has increased b. appreciated, since its value has declined c. depreciated, making French goods more expensive in U.S. dollars d. depreciated, since its value has declined e. depreciated, since its value has increased
On average, your firm receives 62 checks a day from customers. These checks, on average, are worth GHS 39.90 each and clear the bank in 1.5 days. In addition, your firm disburses 38 checks a day with an average amount of GHS 89.50. These checks clear your bank in 2 days. What is the average amount of the collection float?
A) $2,473.80 B) $3,401.00 C) $3,710.70 D) $5,101.50 E) $6,802.00
If a positive permanent supply shock were to occur, the resulting equilibrium would be a:
A. higher level of output at lower prices. B. lower level of output and prices. C. higher level of output and prices. D. lower level of output at higher prices.