Firm a Is a Monopsonist That Faces a Labor Supply

question 36

Multiple Choice

Firm A is a monopsonist that faces a labor supply elasticity of 2.4 whereas Firm B is a monopsonist that faces a labor supply elasticity of 1.4.Which of these monopsonists pays a higher wage?

• A) Firm A
• B) Firm B
• C) They both pay the same.
• D) It is impossible to tell which pays a higher wage.

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