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Monopsony: The Hidden Force Suppressing Wages

Economist Joan Robinson coined "monopsony" to describe single-buyer market power. Arindrajit Dube argues it's widespread, suppressing wages. Countering it requires policy like higher minimum wages and stronger unions to ensure fair pay and reduce inequality.