Negative Selection in a Migration Model Means That

question 24

Multiple Choice

Negative selection in a migration model means that

• A) immigrants from the source country are highly skilled relative to labor in the destination country.
• B) immigrants from the source country are not highly skilled relative to labor in the destination country.
• C) all workers in the source country would earn a higher return on their skills if they would remain in the source country.
• D) all workers in the source country would earn a higher return on their skills if they would immigrate to the destination country.
• E) anyone in the source country who can afford the cost of migrating to the destination country will do so.

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Definitions:

Child Tax Credit

A credit aimed at helping families offset some of the costs of raising children by reducing their tax liability.

AGI

Adjusted Gross Income, calculated as gross income minus specific adjustments, used to determine tax liability and eligibility for certain tax benefits.

Adoption Credit

A tax credit offered to adoptive parents to offset the costs of adoption, available under the U.S. tax code.

Modified AGI

Adjusted Gross Income with certain adjustments added back in, used for determining eligibility for certain tax deductions and credits.