Redistribution of Output per Worker with Higher Imported Input Costs
In an economy that uses imported inputs, the real output generated by each worker is distributed among three claimants: domestic workers (as wages), domestic firms (as profits), and foreign suppliers (as payment for materials). This contrasts with a simpler model where output is shared only between workers and firms.
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Redistribution of Output per Worker with Higher Imported Input Costs
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