Labor Market Competition and Firm Profits
Imagine a scenario where new online platforms make it much easier for workers to find and switch jobs, thereby increasing competition among firms for labor. Explain, step-by-step, how this increased competition would likely affect a typical firm's profit share. Assume the overall price level of goods and services in the economy remains constant.
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Labor Market Competition and Firm Profits