2006-10-20 16:25:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
Oops "european countries" sorry.
2006-10-20 16:25:59 · update #1
I think you are referring to the fact that the dollar has gone down in value and buys very little in Europe. Another demerit for Bush.
2006-10-20 16:28:00 · answer #1 · answered by notyou311 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The countries of Europe have very high sales and excise taxes. You have to remember that nearly every European country is socialist in that the central governments play a much larger role in the lives of their citizens than the US government does in its citizens' lives (scary thought). Some of the European countries have programs such as "birth to death" health care, extended paid leave, and short work weeks (i.e. France) and some offer free college educations. Of course, this must all be paid for, and the governments must charge very high taxes in order to cover it.
2006-10-20 23:38:29 · answer #2 · answered by MN_OTR 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Taxes.
More regulations.
Lots of importing.
Fluctuation in currency value compared to the dollar and yen.
Slow economies due to being more socialist or left leaning.
2006-10-20 23:44:25 · answer #3 · answered by ModerndayMadman 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well first of all it's the conversion from dollar to euro where we get a big disappointment when we go to the bank to exchange the money. 2nd of all the economy
2006-10-20 23:28:03 · answer #4 · answered by silverearth1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Socialism, they are taxed to death, and their standard of living is lower than the United States.
I'm talking about disposable income
2006-10-20 23:42:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
becasue they have people butt to butt,, and they import everything.
2006-10-20 23:33:34 · answer #6 · answered by kitkatish1962 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋