A manufacturing firm is entering its annual wage negotiation period. Due to a recent economic boom and rising prices, the firm's economists predict that workers will now expect inflation to be 4% for the upcoming year. Furthermore, because of low unemployment, a persistent 2% 'bargaining gap' exists, representing the extra wage increase required to retain and motivate employees. To satisfy workers' expectations and maintain productivity, what is the total nominal wage increase the firm should offer?
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A manufacturing firm is entering its annual wage negotiation period. Due to a recent economic boom and rising prices, the firm's economists predict that workers will now expect inflation to be 4% for the upcoming year. Furthermore, because of low unemployment, a persistent 2% 'bargaining gap' exists, representing the extra wage increase required to retain and motivate employees. To satisfy workers' expectations and maintain productivity, what is the total nominal wage increase the firm should offer?
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