European unemployment rates are positively correlated with each of the following except:

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The amount of coordination among employers in bargaining with unions does not have a direct positive correlation with unemployment rates. Instead, higher coordination can lead to more efficient negotiations and potentially lower unemployment, as it can result in more stable labor agreements and economic conditions. Choices A, B, and C are factors that can increase unemployment rates by making it either more attractive to remain unemployed or by increasing the cost of labor, thus potentially reducing the demand for labor.

European Unemployment Rates Are Positively Correlated with Each of the Following