Suppose high-wage workers are more likely than low-wage workers to move to a new state for a better job. a. Explain how this migration pattern can be due solely to differences in the distribution of wages. b. Explain how this migration pattern can take place even if the cost to move is greater for high-wage workers.

Suppose high-wage workers are more likely than low-wage workers to move to a new state for a better job. a. Explain how this migration pattern can be due solely to differences in the distribution of wages. b. Explain how this migration pattern can take place even if the cost to move is greater for high-wage workers.

Survey Of Economics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337111522

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter10: Labor Markets And Income Distribution

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19SQ

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