What do the authors mean when they say that "illegal immigration is a bellwether of economic conditions?"
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: They mean that illegal immigration is a prediction or indicator of economic conditions. They grow when the economy is in high demand of low-skilled labor and they decline when the economy contracts.
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According to economic-competition theory, __________
A) in times of high unemployment, nativist movements against minorities have flourished B) antiforeign movements always peak during periods of prosperity C) many working class and middle class whites feel threatened by Asians entering their socioeconomic group D) authoritarian parents can lead to prejudiced attitudes in adulthood
White females in sororities reported that:
A the quest for dates and matrimony was greater for white females than black females. B white females had more problems attracting dates than black females. C black females were extremely marriage oriented. D all of the above.
Compared to white males, black males can expect to live
a. more than 6 years less. b. 3 years less. c. about the same number of years. d. 2 years longer.
Which of the following is a criticism of globalization?
A. It creates a notion of cultural domination of the developing nations by the more affluent nations. B. It gives nations access to knowledge that can improve living standards and save lives. C. It helps nations take their place in the world of commerce and brings in income. D. It helps people stay connected via the communications revolution.