Which of the following would tend to lessen the wage gap between a country's skilled and unskilled workers?
A)technology increases the productivity of unskilled workers more than that of skilled workers
B)the country increases trade with countries that have a higher proportion of skilled workers
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

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If technology increases the productivity of unskilled workers more than skilled workers, it can reduce the wage gap by making unskilled labor more valuable. Increasing trade with countries that have a higher proportion of skilled workers can also lessen the wage gap by reducing the demand for skilled labor domestically.

Which of the Following Would Tend to Lessen the Wage