Immigrants tend to choose countries closer to their country of origin because:

A. bordering countries always have high wage rates.
B. there are fewer beaten paths to nearby countries, and therefore better prospects of finding
a good job.
C. neighboring countries usually speak the same language.
D. migration costs tend to be directly related to distance from the country of origin.

Answer: D

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