Large numbers of Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi, and
Philippine labor are working (mainly in low skilled
jobs) in Arabian Peninsula countries (e.g., Qatar,
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates).Suppose that
you are an Indian worker who could earn $1,000
annually at home and $3,000 in Saudi Arabia.
A) Compare the productivity of this worker at home
and in Saudi Arabia.
B) Why might these productivities differ?
C) Often, a broker arranges visas for foreigners to
work in Saudi Arabia.What is the maximum amount
that an Indian worker might be willing to pay a broker
to arrange a work visa for Saudi Arabia?
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