Question

Both 5 and 6

Question 5 (1 point) Studies conducted in the U.S. show that the availability of/ local supply of immigrants contribute to an increase in female LFPRs, particularly among high-wage (highly educated) women. True False Question 6 (1 point) Suppose the government were to provide a $2 per hour subsidy for families with an employed mother who purchases childcare. How might this affect an unemployed mother's decision to work, all else equal? She will begin to work because childcare is now cheaper She will have to re-evaluate her costs and benefits of working but she is now more likely to work She will continue to stay at home since she doesn't pay for childcare this doesn't affect her She will have to re-evaluate her costs and benefits of working but she is now less likely to work She will consider taking a part time job

Answer 1

5. False. According to me, low skilled workers contribute to the increase in labor force participation rate.

6. She will have to re-evaluate her costs and benefits of working but she is now more likely to work.