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Wage-Profit Conflict and Price Levels
Imagine an economy where labor unions become more powerful and successfully negotiate a significant increase in the nominal wage for their members. Assuming firms are determined to maintain their existing profit margins, explain the chain of events that would lead to an increase in the general price level.
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