Which of the following does not represent a "labor market rigidity" to which critics refer when discussing unemployment in Europe?

A) generous unemployment insurance
B) restrictive monetary and fiscal policies
C) a high degree of employment protection
D) relatively high minimum wages
E) none of the above

B

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A) decreases. B) increases. C) remains constant. D) decreases then increases.

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An "originate-to-hold" strategy means:

a. Mortgage originators make loans with the intention of having investors purchase and hold them. b. Mortgage originators make loans with the intention of keeping these assets on their balance sheets. c.Innovative mortgage loans are more likely to hold investors' interests than standard, run-of-the-mill mortgage loans. d. Originating loans is a lengthy process that requires originators to hold mortgages for longer periods than they want. Therefore, a strategy is needed for this holding period.

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