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Analysis of Expectation Formation Mechanisms
Imagine two economies, A and B. In Economy A, individuals and firms form their expectations about future price increases primarily by looking at the price increases that have occurred over the past few years. In Economy B, they primarily base their expectations on the central bank's official announcements and long-term policy goals. Analyze how a sudden, unexpected increase in energy prices would likely affect wage negotiations and price-setting behavior differently in these two economies over the short to medium term.
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