Economics 0455 · IGCSE · Trade unions

Trade unions — practice question

The market equilibrium wage rate is $\$10$ per hour. Why might the wage rate that is actually paid be $\$12$ per hour?

  • AEmployers are competing for labour.
  • BThe government sets a minimum wage of $\$12$ per hour.
  • CThere is a surplus of skilled labour.
  • DWorkers have received unpaid training.

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