Suppose That Workers Immigrate to Minnesota from Canada

question 103

Multiple Choice

Suppose that workers immigrate to Minnesota from Canada. Which of the following correctly describes what would happen in the market for labor in Minnesota?

• A) The equilibrium wage would increase, as would the quantity of labor. With more workers, the added output from an extra worker is larger.
• B) The equilibrium wage would decrease, as would the quantity of labor. With fewer workers, the added output from an extra worker is smaller.
• C) The equilibrium wage would decrease, and the quantity of labor would increase. With more workers, the added output from an extra worker is smaller.
• D) The equilibrium wage would decrease, and the quantity of labor would increase. With more workers, the added output from an extra worker is larger.

Determine the effects of variable resource additions to fixed resources on production and cost.

Analyze the relationship between total product, marginal product, and average product in the context of production.

Understand the concept of opportunity costs and their relevance in calculating economic profits.

Understand the components and strategies of the Vroom and Jago situational model of leadership participation.

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Definitions:

Sex-Linked Abnormalities

Genetic disorders that are associated with the sex chromosomes, often leading to disease or condition manifesting predominantly in one sex.

Dominant-Recessive Pattern

A genetic principle where one allele is dominant over another allele for a particular trait, determining the organism's appearance.

Recessive Trait

A genetic feature that is expressed in an individual only when two copies of the gene responsible for the trait are present.

Dominant Gene

A gene that expresses its phenotypic effect even when heterozygous with a recessive gene, thus overriding the expression of the recessive gene.