Consider two labor markets, an eastern state and a western state, that enact different laws governing labor unions. The following graph illustrates the labor market for the state in the East. Initially, the market-clearing hourly wage is $12. Suppose that the government in this eastern state passes a law that makes it easier for workers to become union members. Through a process of collective bargaining, the union negotiates an hourly wage of $16. Use the black point (plus symbol) to show how many union workers will be employed at the $16 wage. (Hint: Be sure to place the point on the appropriate curve.)

Consider two labor markets, an eastern state and a western state, that enact different laws governing labor unions. The following graph illustrates the labor market for the state in the East. Initially, the market-clearing hourly wage is $12. Suppose that the government in this eastern state passes a law that makes it easier for workers to become union members. Through a process of collective bargaining, the union negotiates an hourly wage of $16. Use the black point (plus symbol) to show how many union workers will be employed at the $16 wage. (Hint: Be sure to place the point on the appropriate curve.)

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