Asked by Ghost Nappa on May 12, 2024

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Effectively removing all illegal immigrants from U.S. labor markets would

A) reduce wages in the United States.
B) increase employment of domestic-born workers, but by a lesser amount than the number of jobs lost by illegal workers.
C) increase employment of domestic-born workers at a rate of one-for-one with the jobs lost by illegal workers.
D) increase employment of domestic-born workers by an amount greater than the number of jobs lost by illegal workers.

Illegal Immigrants

Individuals who enter or reside in a country without the proper authorization or documentation required by that country's laws.

Domestic-Born Workers

Domestic-Born Workers refer to individuals born in the country where they are employed, as opposed to foreign-born or immigrant workers.

Labor Markets

The supply and demand for labor, where employers seek to hire workers and workers seek employment, influenced by wages, working conditions, and level of skill.

  • Perceive the contribution of illegal immigration to labor market function and its impact on wage levels and employment opportunities.
  • Delve into the connection between rules governing migration and outcomes in the labor market.
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Palak MathurMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Removing all illegal immigrants from U.S. labor markets would likely increase employment for domestic-born workers, but not on a one-for-one basis. This is because illegal immigrants often take jobs that domestic workers are unwilling to do or for which there is a shortage of domestic workers willing to work at the prevailing wage. Additionally, the removal of illegal immigrants could lead to higher labor costs for employers, potentially leading to fewer jobs being available overall.