Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Reason the Age-Earnings

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most likely reason the age-earnings profile is steeper for immigrants than it is for natives in the United States for ages 20 to 45?

• A) The minimum wage does not apply to immigrants until they have resided in the United States for three years.
• B) Immigrants have less leverage in negotiating wage increases.
• C) Immigrant wages increase rapidly when they first come to the United States and begin developing stronger English skills.
• D) Immigrants under the age of 45 must earn more money in order to pay for the legal expenses associated with becoming a citizen.
• E) Immigrants under the age of 45 tend to remit a large portion of their earnings to their relatives who did not immigrate.

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Definitions:

Father

A male parent or guardian of a child, contributing to the child’s care, upbringing, and genetic makeup.

Stepparent Family

A rephrased definition: A family configuration where children are raised by a biological parent and their new spouse, who is not the children's biological parent.

Biological Children

Individuals who are the genetic offspring of their parents, sharing their DNA.

Extended Families

Extended families include relatives beyond the nuclear family, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, who often share in the caregiving and support of family members.