Refer to the Figure

question 173

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure. An increase in the number of highly motivated and skilled potential immigrants will

• A)reduce MB and increase MC, lowering the optimal quantity of immigrants.
• B)increase MB and reduce MC, raising the optimal quantity of immigrants.
• C)increase both MB and MC, and the effect on the optimal quantity is uncertain.
• D)reduce both MB and MC, and the effect on the optimal quantity is uncertain.

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