The power of monopsony
May 15, 2025•28 min
Episode description
What if the real problem these days isn’t monopoly, but monopsony?
Big buyers are lording over small suppliers; are we seeing low prices as good, no matter how they are achieved?
And should our pay increase if we prove to be more productive?
Guests:
Emilia Terzon - ABC national business reporter
Matthew McKenzie - Energy and economics reporter with the West Australian
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