Unemployment benefits in western Europe are more generous than in the United States.As a result, ________ in the United States.

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Unemployment benefits in Western Europe being more generous can lead to longer job searches, increasing frictional unemployment there. In contrast, less generous benefits in the U.S. encourage quicker job acceptance, thus lowering frictional unemployment.

Unemployment Benefits in Western Europe Are More Generous Than in the United