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Economics

Monopsony Power in Labor Markets

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In a monopsony, the employer can pay workers less than the value of what they produce, and even a modest minimum wage can increase both wages and employment—the opposite of what standard theory predicts.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a town with only one large employer. If you need a job, you have almost no choice—so how does that shape your pay?