Consider the ways that the United States and many European countries deal with the "Catch 22" of inflexible full-time work or part-time penalty. Which of the following statements is true?
A. In the United States, most mothers work full-time; in many European countries, they choose not to work at all.
B. In the United States, most mothers work only part-time; in many European countries, they work full-time.
C. In the United States, mothers have a greater choice of full or part-time work; in many European countries, they work full-time.
D. In the United States, most mothers work full-time; in many European countries, they have a greater choice of full or part-time work.
Answer: D
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