monopsony

/mɑnəˈpɒni/

Definitions

1. noun

A market situation in which there is only one buyer for a particular good or service, often resulting in the buyer having significant influence over prices or other market conditions.

“The company’s monopsony power allowed it to dictate the wages of its employees, leading to concerns about labor exploitation.”

Synonyms

  • monopoly
  • oligopoly

Antonyms

  • monopoly
  • polysomy