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Suppose that neither textile workers nor shoemakers are unionized. If textile workers unionize, then the supply of shoemakers will:.

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If textile workers unionize, then the supply of shoemakers will inreases and the wages would fall.

How does unions affect supply?

When unions are established in a particular field, it would encourage workers to move into the industry because they are confident that they would be well represented and their interests would be protected.

When supply increases, wages decline because supply of labor would exceed the demand for labor

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