Asked by Ambreen Chattha on May 25, 2024

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Native-born workers may not be harmed by immigration if

A) they are complementary resources to immigrant workers.
B) they are substitute resources for immigrant workers.
C) demand for their labor is elastic.
D) immigrants remit their earnings to their home countries.

Complementary Resources

Assets or inputs that, when used together, enhance the productivity or effectiveness compared to using each separately.

Native-born Workers

Employees who were born in the country where they are working, as opposed to immigrant or foreign workers.

  • Distinguish between the effects of immigration on native-born workers in terms of complementary and substitute resources.
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SYN YI CHONGMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Native-born workers may not be harmed by immigration if they are complementary resources to immigrant workers, meaning they possess skills or perform roles that are different but supportive to those of immigrants, leading to increased productivity and possibly creating more jobs.