Evaluating a CEO's Labor Market Claim
A company's unionized workforce, earning $30/hour, goes on strike. The company is able to hire a full staff of qualified replacement workers for $21/hour. The CEO claims this proves the union's wage was 'artificially high' and not reflective of the true market rate. From an economic standpoint, is the CEO's claim valid? Explain your reasoning.
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