Go to http://www.bls.gov/data/. This is the web site for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Select "Most Requested Data" and look under work stoppage data and labor force statistics from the Current Population Survey.
How many workers were involved in work stoppage each month during the past year?
What percent of the civilian labor force was involved in work stoppage each month during the past year?
Based on this data, how do you characterize the prevalence of work stoppages?
Go to http://www.ftc.gov/. This is the web site for the federal Trade Commission.
How would cartels in industries other than professional sports be treated under anti-trust laws? Explain.
Go to http://www.wnba.com/. This is the web site for the Women's National Basketball Association.
What organizational similarities exist between the NBA and the WNBA?
What are some of the differences between the NBA and the WNBA?
