Under what circumstance, would the wage next period equal the wage this period?

The wage next period would equal the wage this period under the circumstance where there is no change in the factors that influence wage determination. These factors include:

1. Productivity: If the productivity of the worker remains the same, then the wage is likely to remain the same.

2. Inflation: If there is no inflation or deflation, the wage would remain the same.

3. Market Conditions: If the demand and supply for the type of labor remain constant, then the wage would remain the same.

4. Union Negotiations: If there are no new union negotiations or contracts that affect wages, then the wage would remain the same.

5. Government Policies: If there are no changes in minimum wage laws, tax laws, or other government policies that affect wages, then the wage would remain the same.

6. Company Performance: If the company's performance and profitability remain the same, then the wage would remain the same.

In reality, it is rare for all these factors to remain constant from one period to the next, so typically wages do change over time. However, in a hypothetical scenario where all these factors remain constant, the wage next period would equal the wage this period.