All of the following statements about software programmers in India, Bulgaria, or Romania are true EXCEPT:

A) They work at wage levels that are 50 to 75 percent less than those of their U.S. counterparts.
B) Due to current demand for their skills, they work at wage levels that are now equivalent to those of their U.S. counterparts.
C) They are located closer to markets that are expanding more rapidly than the domestic U.S. market.
D) They are subject to the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of 2000 if they are employed in the United States.
E) None of the above are true

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Garret Planty · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Options A, C, and D are true statements about software programmers in India, Bulgaria, or Romania. However, the statement in option B is not entirely accurate. While it is true that demand for their skills has driven up wages in these countries, they are still typically paid less than their U.S. counterparts, often at a rate of 50 to 75 percent less. Therefore, option B is false.

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