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If immigration is reduced, what is the impact on the wage for low-skilled labor? Explain
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In a market, if the supply of a certain commodity (in this case, labor) decreases, the price of that commodity (wages) tends to increase. This is because the demand for that commodity remains the same, but there is less of it available. Show more…
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