Based on the information presented in the chapter text, which of the following individuals would probably have the highest income?
A. a Cuban American man who is self-employed within the enclave
B. a Cuban American man who works for a firm owned by another Cuban American
C. a Mexican American man who works for a firm owned by a non-Hispanic White
D. a Puerto Rican man who works for a firm owned by a non-Hispanic White
E. a Cuban American woman who does domestic work
Answer: A
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