Of the following views on the effects of immigration on the receiving nation's economic growth, which have NOT been suggested by economist Julian Simon?
A) Technological progress is driven by population growth.
B) Immigrants raise the standard of living of a nation's native population.
C) Immigration increases a nation's labor pool and encourages ingenuity.
D) Immigration costs the local population jobs and greatly lowers their incomes.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Julian Simon did not suggest that immigration costs the local population jobs and greatly lowers their incomes. In fact, Simon believed that immigration increases a nation's labor pool and encourages ingenuity, which would suggest the opposite effect on local job prospects and incomes. Additionally, Simon believed that immigration could lead to technological progress, as well as higher standards of living for the native population.

Of the Following Views on the Effects of Immigration on the Receiving