The figure given below shows the income-leisure trade off of an individual.Figure 16.5
AB and AC: Income constraints of the individual
I 1 , I 2 , and I 3 curves show the income leisure choices of the individual.
-The greatest number of recent immigrants to the U.S. come from Mexico because of:

Question

The figure given below shows the income-leisure trade off of an individual.Figure 16.5
  AB and AC: Income constraints of the individual
I 1 , I 2 , and I 3 curves show the income leisure choices of the individual.
-The greatest number of recent immigrants to the U.S. come from Mexico because of:

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The income-leisure trade-off curves in the figure suggest that individuals prefer higher income and are willing to work more hours to earn it, while also desiring more leisure time. Proximity and wage differentials between the U.S. and Mexico make it a more attractive destination for Mexican immigrants seeking better economic opportunities. Political, religious, or racial factors are not explicitly represented in the figure and may not be the main driving forces behind immigration patterns.

The Figure Given Below Shows the Income-Leisure Trade Off of an Individual.Figure