Critique of Individual vs. Collective Wage Negotiation
An economic commentator argues: 'In a free market, wages should be determined solely by an individual worker's productivity and negotiation skills. Trade unions interfere with this efficient process by imposing a one-size-fits-all wage structure, which ultimately harms both high-performing workers and the company.' Critically evaluate this statement. In your response, analyze the underlying assumptions about the balance of power between an individual employee and an employer, and explain the economic rationale for how collective negotiation can lead to different outcomes.
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