wage restraint

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Wage Restraint

An agreement between an employee and an employer not to demand wage or salary increases. Wage restraint may occur when a company is facing losses or lower profits and needs to live within its means. The employee may receive concessions (such as better health insurance) in exchange for wage restraint.

wage restraint

see PRICES AND INCOMES POLICY.

Collins Dictionary of Economics, 4th ed. © C. Pass, B. Lowes, L. Davies 2005

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