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Explaining the Wage-Price Spiral Mechanism
Imagine an economy is hit by a significant negative supply shock, such as a sudden and sustained increase in global oil prices. Explain, step-by-step, how this initial price increase can trigger a self-perpetuating wage-price spiral. In your explanation, be sure to describe the roles of both firms' pricing decisions and workers' wage negotiations.
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Explaining the Wage-Price Spiral Mechanism