Chapter 8_Answers

Suppose a worker with an annual discount rate of 8 percent currently resides in Chicago and is deciding whether to remain there or to move to Phoenix. There are three work periods left in the life cycle. If the worker remains in Chicago, he will earn $40,000 in each of the three periods. If the worker moves to Phoenix, he will earn $43,500 in each of the three periods. What is the highest cost of migration that a worker is willing to incur and still make the move?

The last three decades in the United States have been characterized by a very wide gap between the wages of those with more education and those with less. Suppose that workers eventually adjust to this gap by investing more in education, with the result that the wages of less skilled workers rise faster than those of the more-skilled (so that the wage gap between the two falls). How would a decline in the wage gap between the skilled and the unskilled affect immigration to the United States?

A country with a strict immigration policy is now considering relaxing its policy to permit and encourage immigration in view of its growing aged population. How do the characteristics of immigrants influence the effects of immigration on the receiving country? What are the implications for the receiving country's government policy toward immigration?

Which type of migration best describes a move from the suburbs to a nearby city? forced migration voluntary migration seasonal migration interregional migration intraregional migration

Which region of the world was at one time a large source of immigrants for the United States, but today makes up only a small percentage? Europe China India Mexico and Central America Brazil

a)How the following factors influence the present value of net benefits of migration. i) Transportation costs  b) If the elasticity of demand for type Z workers is -0.5, then an increase of wage rate from $45 to $55 will cause the quantity demanded to fall by _____ percent. c) What is the difference between geographic labour mobility and occupational labour mobility?

If immigrants into a country are primarily low-skilled workers, it will most likely reduce all workers' wages. increase all workers' wages. reduce the wages of some workers. have no impact on any worker's wages.

How the following factors influence the present value of net benefits of migration. i) Interest rate ii) Earnings from existing job iii)

What does the graph below say about Mexican migrants and Central American migrants apprehended at the US Border from the years 2000 to 2016?

Immigrants Are Welcome Here: A Case Study of Immigration in Malaysia Monday, April 3rd, 2017 DANIELA BERGMANN In the last year, immigration has captured political and economic debates in numerous countries. Some argue that immigrants displace citizens of the receiving country, while others claim that their tax contributions stimulate economic growth. In spite of these contradictory views, current nationalist movements have made immigration an issue permeated by negativity. This single-sided narrative has set the role of the immigrant as dangerous and harmful to society and the economy. However, evidence suggests that immigration can benefit both immigrant and native workers by decreasing a firm’s costs and increasing production. Özden and Wagner, in their study “Immigrant versus Natives? Displacement and Job Creation,” estimate the impact of immigration on native workers in Malaysia through two effects: the level of substitution between natives and immigrants in the labour market, and…

Immigrants Are Welcome Here: A Case Study of Immigration in Malaysia Monday, April 3rd, 2017 DANIELA BERGMANN In the last year, immigration has captured political and economic debates in numerous countries. Some argue that immigrants displace citizens of the receiving country, while others claim that their tax contributions stimulate economic growth. In spite of these contradictory views, current nationalist movements have made immigration an issue permeated by negativity. This single-sided narrative has set the role of the immigrant as dangerous and harmful to society and the economy. However, evidence suggests that immigration can benefit both immigrant and native workers by decreasing a firm’s costs and increasing production. Özden and Wagner, in their study “Immigrant versus Natives? Displacement and Job Creation,” estimate the impact of immigration on native workers in Malaysia through two effects: the level of substitution between natives and immigrants in the labour market, and…

Which of the following best describes migration? OA Movement of school children to another state for an excursion B. Movement of teachers to conferences on professional development C. Movement of people across boundaries with the intention of establishing a permanent or semi-permanent residence D. Movement of people across boundaries without the intention of establishing a permanent or semi-permanent residence The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals has specific goals and targets related to human migration. True False The two forms of international migration are: A. Internal and International migration B. Immigration and Internal Migration C. In-migration and Out-migration D. Immigration and Emigration Which of the following groups has not been designated as "Population of Concern" by the United Nations Human Rights Commission for Refugees? A Asylum-seekers B. Black Lives Matter OC Internally-displaced persons OD. Returned internally-displaced persons

Immigrants Are Welcome Here: A Case Study of Immigration in Malaysia Monday, April 3rd, 2017 DANIELA BERGMANN In the last year, immigration has captured political and economic debates in numerous countries. Some argue that immigrants displace citizens of the receiving country, while others claim that their tax contributions stimulate economic growth. In spite of these contradictory views, current nationalist movements have made immigration an issue permeated by negativity. This single-sided narrative has set the role of the immigrant as dangerous and harmful to society and the economy. However, evidence suggests that immigration can benefit both immigrant and native workers by decreasing a firm’s costs and increasing production. Özden and Wagner, in their study “Immigrant versus Natives? Displacement and Job Creation,” estimate the impact of immigration on native workers in Malaysia through two effects: the level of substitution between natives and immigrants in the labour market, and…

What factors prompted millions of immigrants to move to large American cities?

Explain why a lump-sum government transfer can entice some workers to stop working (and entices no one to start working) while the earned income tax credit can entice some people who otherwise would not work to start working (and entices no one to stop working).

The statements relate to immigration or inequity as it relates to immigration. Identify each statement as either true or false.   Statement 1: Countries with even slightly higher standards of living should expect an influx of immigration from their neighboring countries if those countries have a lower standard of living. Statement 2: There is empirical evidence that immigration leads to large increases in unemployment, which causes wages to drop drastically. Statement 3: As a potential solution to an influx of immigration, Case, Fair, and Oster (2012) cite a study by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stating that free trade can help to reduce inequity, thereby reducing the need for immigration. Statement 4: Immigration is a local, city‑wide concern as opposed to being a national, country‑wide concern because immigrants stay in the city where they first arrive. Statement 5: Technological change will not cause low‑skilled workers to immigrate to another country with a higher…

Identify the role of government agencies to enforce equal employment opportunity

What does ILO stand for?

In 2000, the ratio of people age 65 or older to people ages 20 to 64 in Ecocountry was 38,4 %. In the year 2060, this ratio is expected to be 56,8 %. Assuming a pay­ as-you-go Social Security system, What change in the payroll tax rate between 2000 and 2060 would be needed to maintain the 2000 ratio of benefits to wages? If the tax rate were kept constant, what would happen to the ratio of benefits to wages? What other policies can be used for Social Security Reform?

Immigration into the United States has kept the US population younger, on average than the population of Japan, where much less immigration occurs. When we speak of the demographic effects of immigration, we observe that Group of answer choices This helps Japan, because their workers have more experience. This hurts Japan, because fewer young workers are available to support the elderly. This helps the US, because their younger workers are physically stronger and can come up with better ideas. This hurts the US, because the immigrants are lazy.

Show how workers who wish to maximize the present value of lifetime earnings calculate the net gains to migration, and discuss how this net gain depends on incomes in the states of origin and destination and on migration costs.

As a result of preferences given to skilled workers by many countries, source countries are most likely to implement their own immigration quota system. encounter shortages of talented professionals. try to attract skilled professionals from other countries. prohibit emigration and foreign travel among their citizens. initiate worker training programs.

What effect can immigration have on the US economy? Please explain your answer?

If temporary workers are allowed to apply for permanent residency after one year of work, how will this impact other new immigrants who may have less experience in Canadian workplaces?

The below graph shows the optimal asking wage. Suppose another individual with the same wage opportunities is more “future-oriented”. Show how this would alter the graph.  How will this affect the asking wage and the length of the job search?

What are some gaps in immigration policies and possible solutions?