Asked by Nyasia Green on May 02, 2024

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In a labor market characterized by bilateral monopoly,the wage rate will:

A) be logically indeterminate.
B) be established at the level desired by the union.
C) be established at the level desired by the employer.
D) always be established at the competitive level.

Bilateral Monopoly

A market in which there is a single seller (monopoly) and a single buyer (monopsony).

Wage Rate

The amount of money paid for a specific quantity of labor, often expressed per hour or year.

  • Evaluate the configuration and effects of negotiation patterns in labor markets, especially when considering cases of monopsony and bilateral monopoly.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In a labor market characterized by bilateral monopoly, both the employer and the union have bargaining power and can negotiate for wages and employment terms. The outcome of their negotiation will depend on their relative bargaining power and the willingness to compromise. Therefore, the wage rate cannot be determined by the market forces of supply and demand, and may result in an indeterminate level.