Which of the following is the most likely explanation for why Mexican immigrants earn 46% less than native workers while Canadian immigrants earn 36% more than native workers in the United States?
A) The immigrant flow is positively selected from Mexico but negatively selected from Canada.
B) The immigrant flow is negatively selected from Mexico but positively selected from Canada.
C) The immigrant flow is positive from both countries, but there are fewer Canadian immigrants than there are Mexican immigrants.
D) The immigrant flow is negative from both countries, but there are fewer Canadian immigrants than there are Mexican immigrants.
E) The immigrant flow is negative from both countries, but there are more Canadian immigrants than there are Mexican immigrants.

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The correct explanation is that the immigrant flow is negatively selected from Mexico but positively selected from Canada. This means that the immigrants coming from Mexico are, on average, less skilled or have lower educational levels compared to the native population, leading to lower earnings. Conversely, Canadian immigrants are likely to be more skilled or have higher educational levels than the native population, resulting in higher earnings.

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