According to structural stagnationists, when workers lose their jobs in the tradable sector, they are pressured to:
A. lower their reservation wage.
B. keep their reservation wage the same as before their job loss.
C. lower their reservation initially, but out of regret, increase it.
D. increase their reservation wage.
Answer: A
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