Budget cuts which lead to more lax protection of our borders will affect the labor market in California. It will cause a(n) ________ in labor supply, resulting in ________.

A. increase; higher wages
B. decrease; higher wages
C. decrease; lower wages
D. increase; lower wages

Answer: D

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