Suppose That the Government Eases Restrictions on the Immigration of Scientists

question 161

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the government eases restrictions on the immigration of scientists and engineers. What would happen in the labor market for these professions, all else equal?

• A) Equilibrium wages would rise, and labor quantity would fall.
• B) Equilibrium wages would fall, and labor quantity would rise.
• C) Both equilibrium wages and labor quantity would fall.
• D) Both equilibrium wages and labor quantity would rise.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Learning

The process through which individuals learn behaviors by observing and responding to their environment, often reinforced by consequences.

Internal Events

Refers to occurrences or activities that take place within an organization or a system, affecting its operations and decision-making processes.

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Variable-Ratio

Refers to a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, which is used in behavior modification and operant conditioning.