Elizabeth, who lives in south Texas, is interested in understanding the effects of illegal immigration on the economy. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Illegal immigrants do not pay taxes, and therefore are largely subsidized by working Americans.
B. Illegal immigrants' willingness to accept inferior working conditions may hold back progress on wages and working conditions for others, but the survival of such industries stimulates growth in associated services, actually creating more jobs.
C. It is clear that illegal immigrants have an overall good impact on the U.S. economy.
D. Illegal immigrants are eager to pay into Social Security in order to receive benefits from that program when they turn 65.
Answer: B
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