When Wages Are Fixed by Contract, Inflation Reduces

question 33

Multiple Choice

When wages are fixed by contract, inflation reduces

• A)nominal wages; this likely makes labor markets more flexible.
• B)nominal wages; this likely makes labor markets less flexible.
• C)real wages; this likely makes labor markets more flexible.
• D)real wages; this likely makes labor markets less flexible.

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