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Mentioned in 3 episodes
The overworked American
Book • 1991
In 'The Overworked American', Juliet B. Schor examines the paradox of increased work hours despite rising productivity in the U.S.
She argues that Americans are working more than ever, often exceeding their European counterparts by hundreds of hours annually.
Schor attributes this trend to factors like consumer debt, upgraded household standards, and the structure of the labor market.
The book offers insights into the societal pressures driving overwork and proposes reforms to improve work-life balance.
She argues that Americans are working more than ever, often exceeding their European counterparts by hundreds of hours annually.
Schor attributes this trend to factors like consumer debt, upgraded household standards, and the structure of the labor market.
The book offers insights into the societal pressures driving overwork and proposes reforms to improve work-life balance.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Mentioned by Mary Hirschfeld when discussing overwork and overspending in American culture.
Mary Hirschfeld on Economics, Culture, and Aquinas and the Market
Mentioned as one of the books authored by Juliette Schor.
Making work more efficient, with Juliet Schor
Mentioned by Juliet Schor as her earlier work which showed the rise in work time, and then the decline.
Behind the News: The Case for a Four-Day Workweek w/ Juliet Schor
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Helena Norberg-Hodge as an economist, that as the economy has been growing, the average American is having to work one month more per year to stay in place.
Helena Norberg-Hodge as an economist, that as the economy has been growing, the average American is having to work one month more per year to stay in place.
Permaculture and Localization with Helena Norberg-Hodge and Morag Gamble
Mentioned by Shannon for her research on the four-day work week and its positive impact on well-being and productivity.
Lazy or Liberated? The Four of Swords & Eight of Pentacles go to Therapy
