An Essential Point, Among Many, in the Refutation of the "Cheap

question 181

Multiple Choice

An essential point, among many, in the refutation of the "cheap foreign labor" argument is that

• A)foreign workers have a lower standard of living.
• B)foreign workers are less productive.
• C)low foreign wages mean fewer exports for the United States.
• D)the United States does not benefit from cheap foreign labor so the goods should be kept out.

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