Monopsony in the labor market describes employers’ ability to set wages below competitive levels, due to a variety of causes. including increased market concentration and limited job mobility. Equitable Growth digs deep to understand the many causes of monopsony in the U.S. labor market, the extent of monopsony in the labor market today, and what policies can restore balance to competition so workers can earn fair wages.
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A primer on monopsony power: Its causes, consequences, and implications for U.S. workers and economic growth
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Understanding the economics of monopsony: How labor markets work under imperfect competition
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Walmart Supercenters and Monopsony Power: How a Large, Low-Wage Employer Impacts Local Labor Markets
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Kate Bahn testimony before the Joint Economic Committee on monopsony, workers, and corporate power
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Wage and employment implications of U.S. labor market monopsony and possible policy solutions
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