Research shows that urbanization leads to higher productivity.Which of the following is the LEAST likely reason for this?
A)Urbanization establishes an inflow of immigrants who will work for less money.
B)In urban areas, firms can more easily find people with the exact skills they need.
C)Urbanization allows for economies in moving supplies and finished products.
D)In urban areas, knowledge flows more easily from one company to another and from one industry to another.

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The inflow of immigrants who will work for less money may lead to lower wages, but it would not necessarily lead to higher productivity. The other options listed (B, C, and D) are all factors that have been shown to contribute to higher productivity in urban areas.

Research Shows That Urbanization Leads to Higher Productivity