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Analyzing a Firm's Hiring Strategy
A manufacturing firm is struggling to fill 50 vacant positions at its current wage offer. An economic consultant advises the firm that to attract more applicants and fill the roles, it must offer a higher wage. Explain the economic reasoning behind this advice, specifically addressing why a higher wage is necessary to expand the pool of willing workers.
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