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Deconstructing the Wage-Price Spiral
In an economy with an unemployment rate significantly below its long-run stable level, a 'wage-price spiral' can emerge. Deconstruct this process by explaining the distinct roles and motivations of both workers and firms that cause wages and prices to chase each other upwards.
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