Asked by caswel mduduzi on May 04, 2024
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Illegal immigrants displace domestic-born workers on a one-for-one basis.
Illegal Immigrants
People who have entered a country unlawfully to reside there; also called unauthorized immigrants.
Domestic-Born Workers
Individuals born in their country of residence who participate in the workforce of that country.
- Recognize the complex relationship between immigration (legal and illegal) and the labor market, including displacement of domestic workers and wage impacts.
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Jacob WickeyMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Most economic research finds that illegal immigrants complement domestic-born workers rather than displace them, often taking jobs that are hard to fill, thereby not affecting domestic employment on a one-for-one basis.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the complex relationship between immigration (legal and illegal) and the labor market, including displacement of domestic workers and wage impacts.
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