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In a specific industry, a technological innovation leads to a significant rise in the output produced by each worker. However, at the same time, a new collective bargaining agreement results in an increase in the real wage for each worker that is greater than the rise in output per worker. What is the direct effect on the firm's profit per worker?
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In a specific industry, a technological innovation leads to a significant rise in the output produced by each worker. However, at the same time, a new collective bargaining agreement results in an increase in the real wage for each worker that is greater than the rise in output per worker. What is the direct effect on the firm's profit per worker?
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