The Bargaining Curve and its Determinants
The vertical distance between the bargaining curve and the wage-setting curve is dictated by the relative bargaining power between the union and the employer. The stronger the union's negotiating position is compared to the employer's, the higher the bargaining curve will be, resulting in a larger wage premium for any given level of employment.
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