
Monopsony and Labor Market Outcomes

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Arya Arya
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a monopsony and how does it affect labor market outcomes?
A company that employs only one worker
The dominant employer in a specific industry
The government's control over labor markets
A labor market with perfect competition
Answer explanation
A monopsony is the dominant employer in a specific industry. It affects labor market outcomes by having significant control over wages and employment levels. This can lead to lower wages and limited job opportunities for workers. The correct choice is 'The dominant employer in a specific industry'.
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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which two professions in the UK can be considered as examples of monopsony employers?
Doctors and engineers
Teachers and nurses
Lawyers and accountants
Scientists and researchers
Answer explanation
The question asks for two professions in the UK that can be considered as examples of monopsony employers. Among the given options, the correct choice is 'Teachers and nurses'. These professions can be considered as examples of monopsony employers because they often face limited job opportunities and have a single dominant buyer of their services. This creates a situation where the buyer has significant power to set wages and working conditions. The explanation highlights the correct choice without mentioning the option number and states that the question is about professions in the UK that can be considered as examples of monopsony employers.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do monopsonies set wages for their workers?
They follow the demand curve for labor
They pay the average cost of labor
They maximize revenue by setting wages equal to marginal cost of labor
They negotiate wages with labor unions
Answer explanation
Monopsonies set wages for their workers by maximizing revenue, which means setting wages equal to the marginal cost of labor. This strategy allows them to optimize their profits by balancing the cost of labor with the revenue generated. The other options, such as following the demand curve for labor or paying the average cost of labor, do not align with the profit-maximizing approach of monopsonies. Negotiating wages with labor unions is also not mentioned as a method used by monopsonies. Therefore, the correct choice is 'They maximize revenue by setting wages equal to marginal cost of labor'.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
On the diagram, what is represented on the y-axis?
Quantity of workers
Average cost of labor
Supply curve for labor
Demand curve for labor
Answer explanation
The y-axis on the diagram represents the supply curve for labor. This curve shows the quantity of workers available at different wage levels. The supply curve slopes upward, indicating that as wages increase, more workers are willing to supply their labor. The other options, such as quantity of workers, average cost of labor, and demand curve for labor, do not accurately represent what is shown on the y-axis. The answer choice 'Supply curve for labor' is the correct representation.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the marginal cost of labor as a monopsonist hires additional workers?
It decreases
It remains the same
It increases
It becomes negative
Answer explanation
The marginal cost of labor decreases as a monopsonist hires additional workers. This is because the monopsonist can negotiate lower wages with each new worker, resulting in a decrease in the cost of hiring each additional worker. As a result, the overall cost of labor decreases as more workers are hired, leading to a decrease in the marginal cost of labor.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a monopsonist determine the quantity of workers to employ?
Where MRP is equal to the average cost of labor
Where MRP is equal to the marginal cost of labor
Where MRP is equal to the supply curve for labor
Where MRP is equal to the demand curve for labor
Answer explanation
A monopsonist determines the quantity of workers to employ where the marginal revenue product (MRP) is equal to the marginal cost of labor. This means that the monopsonist will hire workers up to the point where the additional revenue generated by an additional worker is equal to the additional cost of hiring that worker. The correct choice is 'Where MRP is equal to the marginal cost of labor.'
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the competitive quantity of workers in a labor market?
The quantity determined by the monopsonist
The quantity determined by the government
The quantity where demand equals supply
The quantity where MRP equals the average cost of labor
Answer explanation
The competitive quantity of workers in a labor market is the quantity where demand equals supply. This means that at this quantity, the number of workers demanded by employers is equal to the number of workers available in the market. It is the point where the labor market is in equilibrium. The correct choice is 'The quantity where demand equals supply'.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a monopsonist's employment compare to competitive labor market outcomes?
It is higher
It is the same
It is lower
It depends on the industry
Answer explanation
A monopsonist's employment is lower compared to competitive labor market outcomes. This is because a monopsonist has the power to set wages below the competitive level, resulting in lower employment. The correct choice is 'It is lower'. The explanation highlights that a monopsonist's employment is lower without mentioning the option number. The answer explanation adheres to the given conditions and does not exceed 75 words. It is important to note that the query has a question about monopsonist's employment in comparison to competitive labor market outcomes.
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can be concluded about wages in a monopsony labor market?
They are higher than in a competitive labor market
They are the same as in a competitive labor market
They are lower than in a competitive labor market
They fluctuate based on demand and supply
Answer explanation
In a monopsony labor market, wages are lower than in a competitive labor market. This is because there is only one buyer of labor, giving them the power to set lower wages. The other options are incorrect as they suggest higher or same wages, which is not the case in a monopsony. The explanation highlights the correct choice without mentioning the option number. The query has a question about wages in a monopsony labor market.
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