If Nominal Wages Cannot Be Cut, Then the Only Way

question 29

Multiple Choice

If nominal wages cannot be cut, then the only way to reduce real wages is by:

• A) adjustments via inflation.
• B) unions.
• C) legislation.
• D) productivity increases.

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