Asked by Matthew Castanon on Apr 25, 2024

Illegal immigration tends to

A) increase average wages and employment where illegal workers are complements to domestic-born workers.
B) increase average wages and employment where illegal workers are substitutes for domestic-born workers.
C) increase average wages and employment whether illegal workers are complements to or substitutes for domestic-born workers.
D) reduce average wages and employment whether illegal workers are complements to or substitutes for domestic-born workers.

Average Wages

The mean income of workers in a specific area or sector, calculated by dividing the total wages paid by the number of employees.

Illegal Immigration

The unauthorized or illegal entry of individuals into a country where they are not natives or do not possess citizenship.

Employment

The state of having a paid position of regular work, contributing to the workforce and economy.

  • Familiarize yourself with the role that illegal immigration plays within labor markets and how it affects wage patterns and employment status.