To raise incomes for workers from lower income countries, it is more effective to allow ________ because ________ in developed countries.

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Free migration allows workers from lower income countries to move to developed countries where there is higher productivity and thus higher wages. This is more effective than allowing black markets to exist, which may not necessarily lead to increased wages for workers. Free trade may also not necessarily raise incomes for workers in lower income countries, as higher tariff barriers can still hinder access to developed country markets. The free movement of remittances may help workers receive more money, but it does not address the root issue of low wages in their home country. Free capital movement may also not necessarily lead to higher incomes for workers from lower income countries.

To Raise Incomes for Workers from Lower Income Countries, It