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Do lower wages in Country A necessarily imply that jobs will flow to that country?

No. Since workers cannot move to other countries, international trade has no effect on jobs whatsoever.

No. Lower wages imply lower productivity per worker. Some jobs will flow there, but not all jobs

Yes. Firms try to maximize profits and thus will always outsource to where the lowest wages are paid

Yes. Wages are arbitrary and firms will chase the lowest wages possible

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Answer:

Globalization is clearly contributing to increased integration of labor markets and closing the wage gap between workers in advanced and developing economies, especially through the spread of technology. It also plays a part in increasing domestic income inequality.

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