Which of the following decreases the supply of labor that competes with union labor?
A) an increase in the minimum wage
B) an increase in the demand for imported goods
C) an increase in union members' productivity
D) new laws that restrict immigration
E) All of the above would decrease the supply of labor.

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New laws that restrict immigration would decrease the supply of labor that competes with union labor by reducing the number of potential workers in the market. The other options (A, B, and C) do not necessarily directly impact the supply of labor that competes with union labor. An increase in the minimum wage may increase the supply of union labor if more workers choose to join unions to negotiate higher wages. An increase in demand for imported goods may indirectly impact the labor market but does not specifically target labor that competes with unions. An increase in union members' productivity may increase the supply of union labor by making it more attractive to potential workers.

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