Supposing That Immigrant Labor Is Complementary to Native Labor in the Production

question 15

Multiple Choice

Supposing that immigrant labor is complementary to native labor in the production process, a more open immigration policy will likely result in all but which of the following?

• A)Firms will value native labor more highly.
• B)The labor demand curve for native workers shifts out.
• C)Lower wages paid to native workers.
• D)Overall economic efficiency increases.
• E)Overall native employment increases.

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