Which of the Following Did Not Contribute to the European

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did not contribute to the European experience of the past few decades where the stand of living rose more slowly than labor productivity?

• A) longer vacations
• B) higher unemployment
• C) higher participation rates
• D) All of the above

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