When an Employer Is a Monopsony That Is Driving Wages

question 44

Multiple Choice

When an employer is a monopsony that is driving wages _____ competitive levels, a labor union may serve to counteract the monopsonist's market power by driving wages:

• A) below; lower.
• B) above; higher.
• C) below; higher.
• D) above; lower.

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