Question

Which of the following is true?

A) Since the 1980s, the average incomes of all recent immigrants have increased due to the substantial number of immigrants in the family reunification and refugee classes that have to pass the points system.
B) Since the 1980s, the average incomes of all recent immigrants have increased due to the lower number of immigrants in the family reunification and refugee classes that did not have to pass the points system.
C) Since the 2000s, the average incomes of all recent immigrants have lowered due to the substantial number of immigrants in the family reunification and refugee classes that did not have to pass the points system.
D) Since the 1990s, the average incomes of all recent immigrants have lowered due to the substantial number of immigrants in the family reunification and refugee classes that did not have to pass the points system.
E) Since the 1980s, the average incomes of all recent immigrants have lowered due to the substantial number of immigrants in the family reunification and refugee classes that did not have to pass the points system.

Answer 1

Since the 2000s, the average incomes of all recent immigrants in the United States have decreased, coinciding with an influx of immigrants in family reunification and refugee classes who didn't pass the points system.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question addresses the economic impact of immigration in the United States since the 1980s, particularly concerning the average incomes of recent immigrants. Based on the referenced materials, the correct statement is that since the 2000s, the average incomes of all recent immigrants have lowered due to a substantial number of immigrants in the family reunification and refugee classes that did not have to pass the points system.

Further analyzing the data, the increase in immigrant workers during the recession of 2008 and their ability to secure jobs while native-born workers experienced significant job losses, contributed to the trend of declining immigrant earnings. However, this employment gain for immigrants reflects their greater job flexibility and possibly their readiness to work for lower wages.