Recall Application 2, "A Nobel Laureate Explains Why Europeans Work

question 23

Multiple Choice

Recall Application 2, "A Nobel Laureate Explains Why Europeans Work Less than U.S. workers or the Japanese," to
answer the following questions:
-According to the application, Europeans work less hours than Americans because

• A) Americans are workaholics.
• B) the healthcare system in Europe is less generous than in the U.S.
• C) the tax burden that falls on workers in the U.S. is higher than in Europe.
• D) the tax burden that falls on workers in Europe is higher than in the U.S.

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