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Evaluating a Pro-Union Policy Statement
A politician argues, 'Strengthening labor unions is always beneficial for workers, as it guarantees them higher wages.' Based on the wage-setting and price-setting framework, critically evaluate this statement. In your evaluation, explain the model's prediction regarding increased union bargaining power and discuss one key reason why this prediction might not hold true in all real-world scenarios.
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