>And while I can't quantify it - and thus for economists it doesn't exist - I
>actually think unionizing has mattered tremendously in a lot of sectors.
In 1993, when Big Bill took office, 15.8% of workers were union members, and 11.5% of private sector workers. In 1999, 13.9% of all workers were union members, and 9.4% of private sector workers. The first number was unchanged from 1998's; the second was down 0.1 point.
Now I have my problems with economists' propensity to quantify, but at least it does provide a check on gut feelings.
Doug