13. Negative selection in a migration model means that A. immigrants from the so

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13.

Negative selection in a migration model means that

A.

immigrants from the source country are highly skilled relative to labor in the destination country.

B.

immigrants from the source country are not highly skilled relative to labor in the destination country.

C.

all workers in the source country would earn a higher return on their skills if they would remain in the source country.

D.

all workers in the source country would earn a higher return on their skills if they would not immigrate to the destination country.

E.

anyone in the source country who can afford the cost of migrating to the destination country will do so.

13.

Negative selection in a migration model means that

A.

immigrants from the source country are highly skilled relative to labor in the destination country.

B.

immigrants from the source country are not highly skilled relative to labor in the destination country.

C.

all workers in the source country would earn a higher return on their skills if they would remain in the source country.

D.

all workers in the source country would earn a higher return on their skills if they would not immigrate to the destination country.

E.

anyone in the source country who can afford the cost of migrating to the destination country will do so.

Explanation / Answer

Correct option:

immigrants from the source country are not highly skilled relative to labor in the destination country.

Reason: When the immigrants are not as skilled as domestic workers but are still hired, thinking that they will be higher performing, it leads to negative selection because of incomplete information

immigrants from the source country are not highly skilled relative to labor in the destination country.

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