Country X brings in a large number of unskilled immigrants to meet its labor needs.Which of the following is the LEAST likely to occur in Country X as a result?
A)Country X will develop a long-term class of "have-nots" if the children of immigrants remain unskilled.
B)Country X will need more unskilled people in the future if immigrant children become skilled.
C)The continual supply of unskilled labor will delay the development of labor-saving technology in Country X.
D)Country X will experience a significant transfer of knowledge and a resulting rise in start-up businesses.

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Bringing in unskilled immigrants can actually lead to a transfer of knowledge and skills, as well as potentially increasing the number of start-up businesses. While option A is a possible negative consequence, option B is not necessarily a result of bringing in unskilled immigrants. Option C may also be a possibility, as labor-saving technology may not be developed as quickly if there is a steady supply of cheap, unskilled labor available. However, D is the least likely to occur.

Country X Brings in a Large Number of Unskilled Immigrants