Workers in Western Europe enjoy a high standard of living because ?

Correct answer: C. none of these answers.

  • A. the countries of Western Europe have set high minimum wage rates.
  • B. Unions in Western Europe keep the wage high
  • C. none of these answers.
  • D. The countries of Western Europe have protected their industries from foreign corporation
  • E. Workers in the united states are highly productive

Explanation

None of the listed explanations correctly identifies the main reason for Western Europe’s high living standards, which is generally high labour productivity supported by skills, technology, and capital. The option about highly productive United States workers does not explain Western European workers’ living standards.

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