Suppose the Labor Supply function for potential players is as follows 1 worker = $5,000 2 workers = $10,000 3 workers = $15,000 4 workers = $20,000 5 workers = $25,000 6 workers = $30,000 7 workers = $35,000 Suppose the Marginal Revenue Product (Labor Demand) is as follows. First worker = $52,000 --Second worker $48,000--Third Worker = $44,000 Fourth Worker = $40,000-- Fifth Worker = $36,000 --Sixth Worker = $32,000--Seventh Worker = $28,000 %3D %3D How many workers would a profit- maximizing monopsonist hire?

Suppose the Labor Supply function for potential players is as follows 1 worker = $5,000 2 workers = $10,000 3 workers = $15,000 4 workers = $20,000 5 workers = $25,000 6 workers = $30,000 7 workers = $35,000 Suppose the Marginal Revenue Product (Labor Demand) is as follows. First worker = $52,000 --Second worker $48,000--Third Worker = $44,000 Fourth Worker = $40,000-- Fifth Worker = $36,000 --Sixth Worker = $32,000--Seventh Worker = $28,000 %3D %3D How many workers would a profit- maximizing monopsonist hire?

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