Inflows of Immigrant Workers Tend to Reduce the Wages of Domestic-Born

question 163

Multiple Choice

Inflows of immigrant workers tend to reduce the wages of domestic-born workers. Under which of the following circumstances is this least likely to occur?

• A) Migration between countries is unimpeded.
• B) Immigrant workers make remittances to their home country.
• C) Immigrant workers and domestic-born workers are substitute resources.
• D) Immigrant workers and domestic-born workers are complementary resources.

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Definitions:

Conversion Theory

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Authority Commands

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