Labor Market Adjustment at Innovate Inc.
Based on the following scenario, explain the most effective strategy Innovate Inc. can use to adjust its real labor costs for the Legacy Systems division without resorting to nominal pay cuts, and explain why this strategy is feasible in the current economic environment.
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