Which of the following is not a proposed explanation for that fact that Americans on average work 20 percent more hours than the typical resident of western Europe?
A) Europeans have more taste for leisure than Americans.
B) Americans have a lower unionization rate than Europeans.
C) Europeans face higher tax rates than Americans.
D) The underground economy is larger in America than in Europe.

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The underground economy being larger in America than in Europe is not a proposed explanation for why Americans work more hours. The other options (A, B, C) relate to cultural preferences, labor organization, and tax implications, which are commonly discussed factors influencing work hours between these regions.

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