If a firm faces an upward-sloping supply of labour curve,the firm must be a(n)

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A monopsonist faces an upward-sloping supply of labour curve because it must pay higher wages to attract additional workers. In contrast, perfect competitors face a perfectly elastic supply of labour curve and monopolists typically have some degree of control over the supply of labour (and can therefore face a downward-sloping supply of labour curve). Oligopolists and duopolists may face different market conditions and cannot be determined solely based on the shape of their supply of labour curve.

If a Firm Faces an Upward-Sloping Supply of Labour Curve,the