what would be filled in blank? ### 6. The Effects of Inflation#### Scenario Description:Suppose Specific Automakers is considering signing a long-term contract with the union representing its workers. Specific Automakers and the union both agree that real wages should increase by 2%. Inflation is expected to be 5%, so they agree on a 7% nominal wage increase.#### Situation Analysis:Now, suppose inflation turns out to be higher than expected, coming in at 6%. This would:- **Harm** the union, and - **Benefit** Specific AutomakersThis is because the real wage increase would now be \[-3%\]. #### Implication:Due to the uncertainty about future inflation, the union devotes a large quantity of resources to monitoring inflation indicators to maximize its financial position. This illustrates the following facts:- **Variable inflation is associated with high transaction costs**- **Inflation harms lenders and helps borrowers**- **Inflation obscures relative price changes**This example emphasizes the importance of accurately predicting inflation in long-term financial agreements to ensure that the intended economic outcomes are achieved.

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Suppose Specific Automakers is considering signing a long-term contract with the union representing its workers. Specific Automakers and the union both agree that real wages should increase by 2%. Inflation is expected to be 5%, so they agree on a 7% nominal wage increase. Now, suppose inflation turns out to be higher than expected, coming in at 6%. This would _harm the union and benefit Specific Automakers because the real wage increase would now be -3% Because of uncertainty about future inflation, the union devotes a large quantity of resources to monitoring inflation indicators in order to maximize its financial position. This illustrates the fact that: O Variable inflation is associated with high transaction costs Inflation harms lenders and helps borrowers Inflation obscures relative price changes

Suppose Specific Automakers is considering signing a long-term contract with the union representing its workers. Specific Automakers and the union both agree that real wages should increase by 2%. Inflation is expected to be 5%, so they agree on a 7% nominal wage increase. Now, suppose inflation turns out to be higher than expected, coming in at 6%. This would _harm the union and benefit Specific Automakers because the real wage increase would now be -3% Because of uncertainty about future inflation, the union devotes a large quantity of resources to monitoring inflation indicators in order to maximize its financial position. This illustrates the fact that: O Variable inflation is associated with high transaction costs Inflation harms lenders and helps borrowers Inflation obscures relative price changes

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Chapter17: Inflation

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