Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Long-run costs and economies of scale

Long-run costs and economies of scale — practice question

Immigrants receive entry points based on how well they meet the criteria established by the Canadian Government. A new Express Entry system for the immigration of skilled workers was introduced. The diagram illustrates how the relative importance, or weighting, assigned to these criteria changed between the old and new systems. What conclusion can be drawn from the diagram?

  • ACanada intended to maintain the same level of skilled immigrants under both systems.
  • BCanada wanted a smaller number of highly educated skilled immigrants.
  • CCertainty of employment for skilled immigrants was made the main criterion.
  • DSkilled immigrants needed to have fewer years of work experience than previously.

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