Complete the following table by entering the quantity of labor demanded at each wage rate for the three unions. (Hint: Remember to anter the quantity of labor in thousands.) Wage Rate Quantity of Labor Demanded (Dollars per hour) Union X Union Y Union Z 25 30 The wage-employment trade-off is most pronounced for union

Complete the following table by entering the quantity of labor demanded at each wage rate for the three unions. (Hint: Remember to anter the quantity of labor in thousands.) Wage Rate Quantity of Labor Demanded (Dollars per hour) Union X Union Y Union Z 25 30 The wage-employment trade-off is most pronounced for union

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