Question 1

"Brain-drain" refers to the

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A)  relatively low levels of human capital in low-income countries.
B)  effect of migration on human capital levels in high-income countries.
C)  emigration of highly educated workers to higher-income countries.
D)  inability of workers in low-income countries to achieve the levels of human capital possessed by workers in high-income countries.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

The two leading countries of origin of U.S. legal immigrants in 2017 were Mexico and

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A)  China.
B)  India.
C)  the Dominican Republic.
D)  the Philippines.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Define skill transferability. How does this apply to migrants entering into the United States?

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Question 4

Symbols: Q = number of workers demanded; W = wage rate; and VTP = value of the cumulative total product (output) of the particular number of workers. Assumptions: (1) The current wage in Zinnia is $20, and the current wage in Marigold is $12; (2) full employment exists in both countries. If migration is costless and unimpeded, the combined value of total product in the two countries will

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A)  decline from $62 to $36.
B)  decline from $120 to $70.
C)  increase from $36 to $62.
D)  increase from $62 to $70.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Most remittances flow toward

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A)  European nations.
B)  advanced industrial nations.
C)  developing nations.
D)  North America.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

Before the 1970s, the immigrant population in the U.S.

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A)  was more likely to receive public assistance than people born in the United States.
B)  was less likely to receive public assistance than people born in the United States.
C)  was just as likely to receive public assistance as people born in the United States.
D)  did not qualify for public assistance.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

All illegal immigrants enter the U.S. and arrive here illegally.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Economists treat economic immigration as a human capital investment decision.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

"Beaten paths" from one country to another

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A)  discourage migration to that country because of a perception that all of the good jobs have already been taken.
B)  discourage migration by increasing the cost of moving.
C)  encourage migration by providing employment contacts and job information.
D)  are more prevalent the greater the distance between the two countries.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

dis the supply of domestic resident workers, and Sₜ is the total supply of labor, including undocumented workers. If there are illegal immigrants in the market, how many legal residents will be employed? A) 15 million B) 120 million C) 135 million D) 22 million" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > Refer to the graph of the market for low-skilled labor. Sdis the supply of domestic resident workers, and Sₜ is the total supply of labor, including undocumented workers. If there are illegal immigrants in the market, how many legal residents will be employed?

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A)  15 million
B)  120 million
C)  135 million
D)  22 millionE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Kara is considering migrating to another country. Which of the following represents a cost she will face if she decides to move?

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A)  financial expenditures to transport herself and her belongings to her new country
B)  the loss of the income she currently earns in her home country
C)  the application fee for a green card
D)  all of theseE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

According to estimates, what percentage of cleaning workers in the United States are illegal immigrants?

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A)  14
B)  23
C)  26
D)  20E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The simple immigration model suggests that labor migration raises the wage rate in the country of origin while reducing the wage rate in the host country.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

About ________ of recent annual labor force growth in the United States is the result of immigration.

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A)  one-tenth
B)  one-fifth
C)  one-third
D)  one-halfE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Other things equal, the greater the degree of complementarity between potential immigrants and native-born workers, the

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A)  lower the optimal quantity of immigrants.
B)  lower the marginal benefit of additional immigrants.
C)  greater the marginal cost of additional immigrants.
D)  greater the optimal quantity of immigrants.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Immigrants tend to choose countries closer to their country of origin because

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A)  bordering countries always have high wage rates.
B)  there are fewer beaten paths to nearby countries, and therefore better prospects of finding a good job.
C)  neighboring countries usually speak the same language.
D)  migration costs tend to be directly related to distance from the country of origin.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

A decrease in wage rates in the United States will

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A)  decrease total wage income if labor demand is elastic.
B)  increase total wage income if labor demand is inelastic.
C)  increase total wage income if labor demand is elastic.
D)  decrease total wage income regardless of the elasticity of labor demand.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

If the demand for labor in a country receiving immigrants is inelastic, the immigration will increase the total wages paid in that country.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The existence of "beaten paths" tends to discourage immigration because of the perception that job prospects have been exhausted.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Immigration accounts for about what percentage of annual population growth in the United States in recent years?

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A)  10 percent
B)  20 percent
C)  33 percent
D)  50 percentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 25: Immigration

Economists treat economic immigration as a human capital investment decision.

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According to estimates, what percentage of cleaning workers in the United States are illegal immigrants?

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The existence of "beaten paths" tends to discourage immigration because of the perception that job prospects have been exhausted.

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Most remittances flow toward

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The two leading countries of origin of U.S. legal immigrants in 2017 were Mexico and

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"Brain-drain" refers to the

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A decrease in wage rates in the United States will

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Immigrants tend to choose countries closer to their country of origin because

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If the demand for labor in a country receiving immigrants is inelastic, the immigration will increase the total wages paid in that country.

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The simple immigration model suggests that labor migration raises the wage rate in the country of origin while reducing the wage rate in the host country.

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"Beaten paths" from one country to another

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Immigration accounts for about what percentage of annual population growth in the United States in recent years?

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Other things equal, the greater the degree of complementarity between potential immigrants and native-born workers, the

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All illegal immigrants enter the U.S. and arrive here illegally.

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Before the 1970s, the immigrant population in the U.S.

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Define skill transferability. How does this apply to migrants entering into the United States?

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Refer to the graph of the market for low-skilled labor. S_dis the supply of domestic resident workers, and Sₜ is the total supply of labor, including undocumented workers. If there are illegal immigrants in the market, how many legal residents will be employed?

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About ________ of recent annual labor force growth in the United States is the result of immigration.

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Kara is considering migrating to another country. Which of the following represents a cost she will face if she decides to move?

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Exam 25: Immigration

Economists treat economic immigration as a human capital investment decision.

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According to estimates, what percentage of cleaning workers in the United States are illegal immigrants?

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The existence of "beaten paths" tends to discourage immigration because of the perception that job prospects have been exhausted.

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Most remittances flow toward

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The two leading countries of origin of U.S. legal immigrants in 2017 were Mexico and

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"Brain-drain" refers to the

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A decrease in wage rates in the United States will

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Immigrants tend to choose countries closer to their country of origin because

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If the demand for labor in a country receiving immigrants is inelastic, the immigration will increase the total wages paid in that country.

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The simple immigration model suggests that labor migration raises the wage rate in the country of origin while reducing the wage rate in the host country.

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"Beaten paths" from one country to another

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Immigration accounts for about what percentage of annual population growth in the United States in recent years?

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Other things equal, the greater the degree of complementarity between potential immigrants and native-born workers, the

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All illegal immigrants enter the U.S. and arrive here illegally.

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Before the 1970s, the immigrant population in the U.S.

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Define skill transferability. How does this apply to migrants entering into the United States?

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Refer to the graph of the market for low-skilled labor. Sdis the supply of domestic resident workers, and Sₜ is the total supply of labor, including undocumented workers. If there are illegal immigrants in the market, how many legal residents will be employed?

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About ________ of recent annual labor force growth in the United States is the result of immigration.

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