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Brown-economics
key terms set 2
Term | Definition |
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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 |