Firms' Pricing Behavior and Inflation
An economic commentator states: 'When unemployment is low, inflation is caused by firms opportunistically increasing their prices to expand their profit margins.' Based on the wage-setting and price-setting framework, critically analyze this statement. Is it an accurate description of the core mechanism? Explain your reasoning.
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