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Price-Setting Behavior in an Economic Boom
A company consistently sets its product price by adding a 25% markup to its nominal wage costs. If the economy experiences a major expansion and this company significantly increases its workforce to meet rising demand, explain what will happen to the real wage determined by the company's pricing rule. Justify your answer based on the relationship between the price, the nominal wage, and the markup.
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