How Does Employment Under a Monopsony Differ from Employment Under

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Multiple Choice

How does employment under a monopsony differ from employment under perfect competition?

• A) More workers are hired at lower wages in a monopsony.
• B) Fewer workers are hired at higher wages in a monopsony.
• C) Fewer workers are hired at lower wages in a monopsony.
• D) More workers are hired at higher wages in a monopsony.

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