EBK FOUNDATIONS OF ECONOMICS
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ISBN: 9780134516196
Author: BADE
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Chapter 19, Problem 5MCQ
To determine
To choose:
The option that correctly explains the action taken by a union and the effect of it.
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a) All of these
b) Applied to workers in large-scale enterprises
c) Did not apply to women in domestic labor jobs
D) did not apply to farm workers
1.The following are possible reasons for the decrease in US labor union membership, except:
a)increased global competitionb)shift towards more manufacturing in the USc)shift from manufacturing to servicesd)better workplace laws and protections
2.Discrimination in labor markets arises if____________, as measured by education, receive different pay because of their_______________.
A)workers with the same skill levels; race or gender
b)workers with work experience; race or marital status
C)workers with different skill levels; race or gender
d)workers with no experience; race or marital status
3.According to studies, the gap between the earnings of male and female workers can be explained by:
A) all the choices are correct
B)the percentage of men vs. women in top positions in companies
C)the expectations that women are likely to bear a disproportionately large share of household responsibilities and child-rearing
D) the pattern of discrimination between the roles of…
7. Historically, technology has:
A. increased and the demand for labor has decreased as output has increased.
B. increased and the demand for labor has increased as output has increased.
C. decreased and the demand for labor has decreased as output has decreased.
D. decreased and the demand for labor has increased as output has decreased
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