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The Catalyst for Labor Migration in a Dual Economy
In an economy with two distinct parts—one based on traditional family farming and another on modern, profit-driven businesses—explain the primary economic condition that must be met in the modern sector to initiate a significant movement of workers from the farming sector.
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