What would happen to the wages of high-skilled workers if there was an drop-off of high-skilled immigrants coming to the U.S.?
A_High-skilled job wages would increase.
B_High-skilled job wages would remain unaffected.
C_High-skilled job wages would decrease.
Ans) the correct option is A) High-skilled job wages would increase.
If there was a drop-off of high-skilled immigrants coming to the U.S, the supply of high skilled workers in US will decrease so wages will increase.
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