Country X Brings in a Large Number of Unskilled Immigrants

question 81

Multiple Choice

Country X brings in a large number of unskilled immigrants to meet its labor needs.Which of the following is the LEAST likely to occur in Country X as a result?

• A)Country X will develop a long-term class of "have-nots" if the children of immigrants remain unskilled.
• B)Country X will need more unskilled people in the future if immigrant children become skilled.
• C)The continual supply of unskilled labor will delay the development of labor-saving technology in Country X.
• D)Country X will experience a significant transfer of knowledge and a resulting rise in start-up businesses.

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