While High-Paid Australian Workers Fear Competition with Low-Paid Foreign Workers

question 57

Multiple Choice

While high-paid Australian workers fear competition with low-paid foreign workers, low-paid foreign workers fear competition with high-paid Australian workers. Why?

• A) Because high wages reflect high worker productivity and the low-paid foreign workers are not as productive.
• B) It is completely irrational and unfounded.
• C) Because Australia has such a large market it can protect its workers.
• D) Because high wages mean that Australian workers can buy more goods and services.
• E) Because high wages are the result of extensive tariff and other trade restrictions.

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