Read the following statement about how many hours people work per week in the U.S. and the Netherlands.

Question

Then, identify which of the following cultural traits is most likely responsible for the difference in workweek length between the U.S. and the Netherlands in 2020.
On average, people in the Netherlands worked for 29.4 hours per week. On average, people in the U.S. worked for 34.6 hours per week. (1 point)
The U.S. culture prioritizes capitalism, while the Netherlands' culture prioritizes health and welfare.
The U.S. culture is more strongly influenced by the Christian religion than the Netherlands' culture is.
• The U.S. culture prioritizes flexible scheduling.
The Netherlands' culture is influenced by its northern
• location in the Northern Hemisphere, while the U.S. is closer to the equator.

Answer 1

The most likely cultural trait responsible for the difference in workweek length between the U.S. and the Netherlands is: The U.S. culture prioritizes capitalism, while the Netherlands' culture prioritizes health and welfare.

This trait suggests that the U.S. emphasizes higher work hours and productivity, while the Netherlands places greater value on work-life balance and social welfare, contributing to the shorter average workweek.