When a firm has monopoly power, it

A) hires fewer workers because its marginal revenue lies below the demand curve.
B) hires more workers because its marginal revenue lies below the demand curve.
C) hires fewer workers because its marginal revenue lies above the demand curve.
D) hires more workers because its marginal revenue lies above the demand curve.


Answer: A

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