Until recently the unemployment rate in Canada was typically higher than the unemployment rate in the United States because Part 3 A. the opportunity cost of job search is lower in Canada and countries of Western Europe and unemployed workers in those countries spend less time searching for jobs. B. of the less generous unemployment compensation payments and social insurance programs in Canada and Western Europe. C. of the more generous unemployment compensation payments and social insurance programs in Canada and Western Europe. D. in Canada and countries of Western Europe, workers are eligible to receive unemployment payments for less time compared to U.S.
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