The Mechanism of Disinflation through Unemployment
Following a severe, economy-wide shock that causes a sharp increase in the price level, a country's central bank implements policies that lead to a sustained period of high unemployment. Explain the primary mechanism through which this high unemployment works to bring down the rate of inflation. In your answer, specifically describe the effect on wage negotiations.
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