between men and women or between White and other racial/ethnic groups: requiring equal pay for equal

work, and attaining more equal educational outcomes.

14.6 Immigration

The recent level of U.S. immigration is at a historically high level if we measure it in absolute numbers, but not

if we measure it as a share of population. The overall gains to the U.S. economy from immigration are real but

relatively small. However, immigration also causes effects like slightly lower wages for low-skill workers and

budget problems for certain state and local governments.

Self-Check Questions

1. Table 14.10 shows levels of employment (Labor), the marginal product at each of those levels, and the

price at which the firm can sell output in the perfectly competitive market where it operates.

Labor Marginal Product of Labor Price of the Product

1

2

3

4

5

6

10

8

7

5

3

1

TABLE 14.10

$4

$4

$4

$4

$4

$4

a. What is the value of the marginal product at each level of labor?

b.
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