Suppose a monopsonist produces output exclusively by hiring workers. Each unit ofoutput sells for $10, and the firm pays workers $8 to produce each unit of output. How large is the markup and implied elasticity of labor supply to the firm?

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Suppose a monopsonist produces output exclusively by hiring workers. Each unit ofoutput
sells for $10, and the firm pays workers $8 to produce each unit of output. How large is the
markup and implied elasticity of labor supply to the firm?
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