Principles Of Economics 2e
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ISBN: 9781680920864
Author: Timothy Taylor, Steven A. Greenlaw, David Shapiro
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 14, Problem 11SCQ
If immigration is reduced, what is the impact on the wage for low-skilled labor? Explain.
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Principles Of Economics 2e
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