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Jonathon Hazell on Phillips Curves, Wage Rigidity, and How to Measure R-Star

Macro Musings with David Beckworth

CHAPTER

Downward Wage Rigidity and Unemployment

This chapter explores the concept of downward wage rigidity and its impact on unemployment during recessions. It discusses the importance of wages for newly hired workers in determining employment decisions and highlights the historical perspective on nominal wage declines.

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