Calculating the Distribution of Economic Output
In a model of an economy at a stable, supply-side equilibrium, the total value created by each worker is divided entirely between their wages and the firm's profit. Given the following scenario, calculate the value of the real wage and real profit per worker, and demonstrate that the total output is fully distributed.
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