In a given year, firms in an economy raise their prices by 6% due to reduced market competition. Workers, having anticipated a price level increase of only 2%, had previously negotiated a 2% nominal wage increase. Which statement best analyzes the immediate consequence of this discrepancy on income distribution?
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