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Brown-economics
key terms set 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| strike | an organized work stoppage intended to force an employer to address union demands |
| skilled labor | workers who require specialized training and skills |
| equilibrium wage | the wage rate that gives neither an excess supply of workers nor an excess demand for workers |
| arbitration | a settlement technique in which a third party reviews the case and makes a decision that is legally binding for both sides |
| contingent employment | temporary or part-time employment |
| screening effect | the theory that the completion of college indicates to employers that a job applicant is intelligent and hard-working |
| productivity | the value of a worker's output |
| featherbedding | the practice of negotiating labor contracts that keep unnecessary workers on a company's payroll |