Impact of Labor Market Slack on Wage-Setting in a Recession
During a recession characterized by high cyclical unemployment, there is increased slack in the labor market. This shifts bargaining power to employers. Consequently, firms' HR departments find they can secure the required workforce at a lower real wage, which is the direct cause of a negative bargaining gap.
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