When Journalists Write About Outsourcing, They Are Referring To

question 109

Multiple Choice

When journalists write about outsourcing, they are referring to:

• A) firms that hire illegal immigrants at wages less than the minimum wage.
• B) firms that import raw materials in order to produce more cheaply in the United States.
• C) exports.
• D) firms that hire low-wage workers in other countries to perform some of their work.

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