Deflation as a Consequence of a Negative Bargaining Gap
In an economic downturn or recession, the labor market conditions typically create a negative bargaining gap. If this situation persists, the resulting downward pressure on wages and prices causes the general price level to fall continuously, a phenomenon known as deflation.
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