Practice mode Human Capital

Unions achieve a larger wage differential the more of which two conditions hold?

Correct answer D. Inelastic the demand for labour, they can restrict the supply of labour

Explanation

If labour demand is inelastic, a higher wage costs few jobs, so unions can push pay up with little employment loss. Controlling entry to the occupation further strengthens their bargaining position.

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