The Average Cost Curve of Labor Facing the Monopsonist

question 31

Multiple Choice

The average cost curve of labor facing the monopsonist:

• A) is the supply curve of labor.
• B) lies below its supply curve.
• C) lies above its supply curve.
• D) is the marginal cost curve of labor.

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