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The Wage-Price Spiral Mechanism
Imagine an economy is experiencing a period of very low unemployment. In this situation, workers find themselves in a strong position to negotiate for higher nominal wages. At the same time, firms aim to maintain their profit margins. Analyze the chain of events that is likely to unfold, starting from the workers' demands for higher wages. Explain how the actions and reactions of both workers and firms can lead to a sustained increase in the general price level.
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