The Likelihood of Experiencing a Spell of Unemployment Lasting at Least

question 15

Multiple Choice

The likelihood of experiencing a spell of unemployment lasting at least 12 months

• A)is roughly the same in the United States as it is in Europe.
• B)is much lower in the United States than in Europe.
• C)is much higher in Europe than in the United States with all European countries having at least 30% of their unemployed experiencing a spell of unemployment of at least 12 months.
• D)varies substantially across European countries, with some rivaling the United States but many others being much higher than the U.S.
• E)varies substantially across European countries, with some rivaling the United States but many others being much lower than the U.S.

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