Labor Economics

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What is the main determinant of labor supply?

  1. Wages

  2. Hours worked

  3. Labor productivity

  4. Number of workers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main determinant of labor supply is wages. When wages increase, workers are more likely to supply more labor.

What is the main determinant of labor demand?

  1. Wages

  2. Hours worked

  3. Labor productivity

  4. Number of workers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main determinant of labor demand is wages. When wages decrease, firms are more likely to demand more labor.

What is the equilibrium wage?

  1. The wage at which labor supply equals labor demand

  2. The wage at which firms are willing to pay the most for labor

  3. The wage at which workers are willing to work the most hours

  4. The wage at which the government sets the minimum wage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The equilibrium wage is the wage at which labor supply equals labor demand. At this wage, there is no shortage or surplus of labor.

What is a labor union?

  1. An organization of workers that bargains with employers over wages, hours, and working conditions

  2. An organization of employers that bargains with workers over wages, hours, and working conditions

  3. A government agency that regulates the labor market

  4. A non-profit organization that provides job training and placement services


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A labor union is an organization of workers that bargains with employers over wages, hours, and working conditions.

What is a strike?

  1. A work stoppage by employees in order to force an employer to meet their demands

  2. A work stoppage by employers in order to force employees to accept their terms

  3. A government-mandated shutdown of a business or industry

  4. A temporary layoff of workers due to economic conditions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A strike is a work stoppage by employees in order to force an employer to meet their demands.

What is a lockout?

  1. A work stoppage by employers in order to force employees to accept their terms

  2. A work stoppage by employees in order to force an employer to meet their demands

  3. A government-mandated shutdown of a business or industry

  4. A temporary layoff of workers due to economic conditions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A lockout is a work stoppage by employers in order to force employees to accept their terms.

What is the minimum wage?

  1. The lowest wage that employers are allowed to pay their employees

  2. The highest wage that employers are allowed to pay their employees

  3. The average wage that employers pay their employees

  4. The wage at which labor supply equals labor demand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The minimum wage is the lowest wage that employers are allowed to pay their employees.

What are the effects of a minimum wage?

  1. Increased unemployment

  2. Decreased unemployment

  3. No effect on unemployment

  4. Increased wages


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The effects of a minimum wage are increased unemployment and decreased wages.

What is the difference between a union shop and an open shop?

  1. In a union shop, all employees must be members of the union. In an open shop, employees are not required to be members of the union.

  2. In a union shop, employees are not required to be members of the union. In an open shop, all employees must be members of the union.

  3. In a union shop, employers are required to bargain with the union. In an open shop, employers are not required to bargain with the union.

  4. In a union shop, employees are paid higher wages than in an open shop. In an open shop, employees are paid lower wages than in a union shop.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a union shop, all employees must be members of the union. In an open shop, employees are not required to be members of the union.

What is the difference between a closed shop and an open shop?

  1. In a closed shop, all employees must be members of the union. In an open shop, employees are not required to be members of the union.

  2. In a closed shop, employees are not required to be members of the union. In an open shop, all employees must be members of the union.

  3. In a closed shop, employers are required to bargain with the union. In an open shop, employers are not required to bargain with the union.

  4. In a closed shop, employees are paid higher wages than in an open shop. In an open shop, employees are paid lower wages than in a closed shop.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a closed shop, all employees must be members of the union. In an open shop, employees are not required to be members of the union.

What is the difference between a right-to-work law and a closed shop?

  1. In a right-to-work law, employees are not required to be members of the union. In a closed shop, all employees must be members of the union.

  2. In a right-to-work law, all employees must be members of the union. In a closed shop, employees are not required to be members of the union.

  3. In a right-to-work law, employers are required to bargain with the union. In a closed shop, employers are not required to bargain with the union.

  4. In a right-to-work law, employees are paid higher wages than in a closed shop. In a closed shop, employees are paid lower wages than in a right-to-work law.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a right-to-work law, employees are not required to be members of the union. In a closed shop, all employees must be members of the union.

What is the difference between a collective bargaining agreement and a contract?

  1. A collective bargaining agreement is a contract between a union and an employer that sets wages, hours, and working conditions. A contract is a legal agreement between two or more parties.

  2. A collective bargaining agreement is a legal agreement between two or more parties. A contract is a contract between a union and an employer that sets wages, hours, and working conditions.

  3. A collective bargaining agreement is an agreement between two or more parties that sets wages, hours, and working conditions. A contract is a legal agreement between a union and an employer.

  4. A collective bargaining agreement is a legal agreement between a union and an employer that sets wages, hours, and working conditions. A contract is an agreement between two or more parties.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A collective bargaining agreement is a contract between a union and an employer that sets wages, hours, and working conditions. A contract is a legal agreement between two or more parties.

What is the difference between a grievance and a complaint?

  1. A grievance is a complaint filed by an employee against an employer. A complaint is a complaint filed by an employer against an employee.

  2. A grievance is a complaint filed by an employer against an employee. A complaint is a complaint filed by an employee against an employer.

  3. A grievance is a complaint filed by an employee or a union against an employer. A complaint is a complaint filed by an employer against an employee or a union.

  4. A grievance is a complaint filed by an employer or a union against an employee. A complaint is a complaint filed by an employee or a union against an employer.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A grievance is a complaint filed by an employee or a union against an employer. A complaint is a complaint filed by an employer against an employee or a union.

What is the difference between arbitration and mediation?

  1. Arbitration is a process in which a neutral third party makes a binding decision on a dispute. Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party helps the parties to reach a settlement.

  2. Arbitration is a process in which a neutral third party helps the parties to reach a settlement. Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party makes a binding decision on a dispute.

  3. Arbitration is a process in which the parties agree to submit their dispute to a neutral third party for a binding decision. Mediation is a process in which the parties agree to submit their dispute to a neutral third party for a non-binding decision.

  4. Arbitration is a process in which the parties agree to submit their dispute to a neutral third party for a non-binding decision. Mediation is a process in which the parties agree to submit their dispute to a neutral third party for a binding decision.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arbitration is a process in which a neutral third party makes a binding decision on a dispute. Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party helps the parties to reach a settlement.

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