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"In advocating expanded unemployment benefits, someone observed that 'All the European countries have higher unemployment rates than we do but also stronger support systems for the unemployed.' " This argument supporting expanded unemployment benefits can best be countered by arguing that

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A.a. we can not afford stronger support systems
B.b. stronger support systems have caused higher unemployment
C.c. we have low unemployment and so don't need stronger support systems
D.d. higher unemployment has forced Europeans to develop stronger support systems
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Reframing the question in my own words helps set up the analysis: someone argues that since European countries have higher unemployment rates but also stronger support systems, expanding unemployment benefits is warranted. The task is to evaluate which counterargument best challenges the claim that stronger systems justify expanded benefits. Option a: 'we can not afford stronger support systems' This response addresses the feasibility or financial cost of stronger support systems, not the logical link between higher unemployment and expanding......Login to view full explanation

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