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Adjustment Mechanism from Low Employment Disequilibrium in the WS-PS Model
When employment is below the WS-PS equilibrium (e.g., at point C in Figure 1.25), firms recognize they can lower wages to a level like wC and still secure the necessary workforce and effort. This wage reduction increases their profit margins, creating an incentive to expand production. To sell the increased output, firms lower their prices. This adjustment process leads to a rise in both real wages and employment, guiding the economy back towards the equilibrium at point A.
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Figure 1.25: The WS-PS Model, Case 2: Employment Below Equilibrium
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