A monopolist hires fewer workers than a perfectly competitive industry, other things being equal, because

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The monopolist produces less output than a competitive industry because it restricts output to raise prices and maximize profits, leading to less demand for labor compared to a perfectly competitive industry where firms produce where price equals marginal cost, resulting in higher output and therefore potentially higher employment.

A Monopolist Hires Fewer Workers Than a Perfectly Competitive Industry