Revisions in Aggregate Hours Work...

Revisions in Aggregate Hours Worked and the Europe-U.S. Hours Gap

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Episode Notes: Revisions in Aggregate Hours Worked and the Europe-U.S. Hours Gap
  • Introduction:
    • Topic: Europe-U.S. hours gap and its significance.
    • Relevance: Affects economic policies, research, and worker well-being.
  • The Europe-U.S. Hours Gap:
    • Definition: Difference in average hours worked per employed person between Europe and the U.S.
    • Historical Perspective: Europe traditionally had shorter working hours and more social benefits.
    • Conventional Wisdom: Europe's shorter hours traded off productivity for quality of life.
  • Findings from the Article:
    • Authors: Bick, Brüggemann, and Fuchs-Schündeln. ... 
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