According to split labour market theory,which category is most likely to discriminate?
A) highly paid non-white workers competing with immigrants for the same jobs
B) recent immigrants from different countries competing for the same jobs
C) white workers (expensive labour)being displaced by immigrants (cheap labour)
D) the state by discriminating against immigrants by limiting access through head taxes

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According to split labour market theory, the group of workers who are more established and expensive (in this case, white workers) will discriminate against the group of workers who are newer and cheaper (in this case, immigrants). Therefore, option C best matches this concept.

According to Split Labour Market Theory,which Category Is Most Likely