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Assumption: Constant Labor Productivity in the Price-Setting Model
A foundational assumption within the price-setting model is that labor productivity, represented by λ (lambda), is constant and does not vary with the firm's level of employment. This means that the output per worker is considered fixed, regardless of how many workers are employed.
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