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AP Microeconomics/Unit 5: Factor Markets
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Monopsony and the Minimum Wage
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What consequence does minimum wage legislation have on labor markets characterized by monopsony power?

A

It leads to reduced employment as firms cannot afford hiring at higher wages than they were paying originally.

B

It always results in excess supply of labor since minimum wage laws force firms to offer higher wages than market-clearing rates even under monopsony conditions.

C

Minimum wage laws do not affect monopsony-controlled markets because there is only one buyer of labor regardless of wage rate changes.

D

It can potentially lead to an increase in employment if set below monopsonist’s marginal cost of labor curve but above current wage rate.

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