Evaluating a Union's Wage-Setting Philosophy
A leader of a large, nationwide union representing a significant portion of the country's workforce makes the following public statement: 'Our sole objective is to maximize wages for our members. The wider economic fallout is not our concern.' Critically evaluate this statement. In your response, analyze the potential general equilibrium consequences of such a strategy and explain why a forward-thinking union might choose to moderate its wage demands.
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