Monopsonistic exploitation is
A) measured by the area above the supply curve but below the wage paid.
B) the difference between the marginal revenue product of a worker and the wage received by the worker.
C) measured by the height of the supply curve of labor.
D) the cost to society from unions.
Answer: B
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