In a factor market characterized by monopsony, the supply of the factor to an individual firm is:
Group of answer choices
a. vertical.
b. upward sloping.
c. downward sloping.
d. horizontal.
Ans) the correct option is b) upward sloping
The factor supply curve for a monopsonist is upward sloping. In a monopsony there is only single buyer.
In a factor market characterized by monopsony, the supply of the factor to an individual firm...
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The long-run market supply curve is
Choose one
:A. downward sloping.
B. vertical at the profit-maximizing output level.
C. horizontal at the market price.
D. upward sloping.
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