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Calculating Inflation from Wage Negotiations
In an economy, firms set their prices to maintain a profit margin that allows them to pay a real wage of $100 per day. Due to a strong labor market, workers successfully bargain for a wage that corresponds to a real wage of $105 per day. Based on the conflict between these two positions, what will the annual inflation rate be? Explain your reasoning and show your calculation.
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