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Commitments and Contingencies (Changes in the Warranty and Self-Insurance Liability) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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May 31, 2019 | May 31, 2018 | May 31, 2019 | May 31, 2018
Changes in the Warranty Liability |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of period |  | $ 84,191 |  | $ 71,845 |  | $ 82,490 | $ 69,798
Warranties issued |  | 8,139 |  | 9,889 |  | 14,433 | 17,653
Payments |  | (6,500) |  | (5,330) |  | (11,093) | (11,047)
Balance at end of period |  | 83,030 |  | 76,404 |  | 83,030 | 76,404
Movement In Self Insurance Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of period |  | 177,862 |  | 180,695 |  | 176,841 | 177,695
Self-insurance expense | [1] | 4,295 |  | 4,309 |  | 8,042 | 8,710
Payments |  | (11,179) | [2] | (8,289) | [2] | (13,905) | (9,690)
Balance at end of period |  | 170,978 |  | 176,715 |  | 170,978 | 176,715
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) for Preexisting Warranties |  | $ (2,800) |  | $ 0 |  | $ (2,800) | $ 0
[1] | (a)These expenses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses and are largely offset by contributions from subcontractors participating in the wrap-up policy.
[2] | (b)Includes net changes in estimated probable insurance and other recoveries, which are recorded in receivables, to present our self-insurance liability on a gross basis.

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