article_snippet.sent: A Europe-wide survey of 19,000 people revealed that the more a country paid to the unemployed or sick, and invested in employment schemes, the more likely the residents were to want a job.
article_snippet.sent: A Europe-wide survey of 19,000 people revealed the more a country paid to the unemployed or sick the more likely the residents were to want a job. 
article_snippet.sent: In Norway, which pays the highest benefits in Europe, almost 80% of people wanted a job.
article_snippet.sent: In Norway in particular, which pays the highest benefits in Europe, almost 80 per cent of people wanted a job, .
article_snippet.sent: These responses were then compared with the amount the countries spent on welfare benefits and employment schemes, while taking into account the population differences between the member states.
article_snippet.sent: The UK was average for the generosity of benefits, which was reflected in the percentage of people agreeing with the statement at almost 60 per cent.
article_snippet.sent: The UK was average for the generosity of benefits and this was reflected in the percentage of people wanting to work - at 60% (stock image pictured).
highlights_snippet.sent: A Europe-wide survey of 19,000 people revealed that the more a country paid to the unemployed, the more likely the residents were to want a job .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Norway pays the highest benefits and almost 80% of people wanted a job .
  