Refer to the given diagram and assumptions. If migration is costless and unimpeded, the average level of wages will:





(1) The demand for labor in Alphania and Betania are as shown by D A and D B ,

respectively; (2) Alphania's native labor force is F and that of Betania is g; (3) wage L in Alphania is equal to wage m in Betania; and (4) full employment exists in both countries.



A.  decrease in Betania but remain unchanged in Alphania.

B.  increase in Alphania but remain unchanged in Betania.

C.  increase in Alphania and decrease in Betania.

D.  increase in Betania and decrease in Alphania.


C.  increase in Alphania and decrease in Betania.

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