The trade union in a manufacturing sector successfully negotiates a wage increase from W2 W_2\,W2 to W3W_3W3. All other things being equal, the level of unemployment in this labour market will increase by:
| Wage Level | Quantity of Labour Demanded (DLD_LDL) (thousands) | Quantity of Labour Supplied (SLS_LSL) (thousands) |
|---|---|---|
| W3W_3W3 | 65 | 90 |
| W2W_2W2 | 72 | 85 |
| W1W_1W1 | 80 | 80 |
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