When Stalin Killed the Weekend (with The Happiness Lab)
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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Bank Holidays and Social Unrest
This chapter examines the origins and societal impacts of bank holidays in the UK, highlighting both their intended benefits for the working class and the unexpected social tensions that arose, particularly in the 1964 riots. It also explores a radical Soviet proposal for a continuous workweek, illustrating the delicate balance between labor productivity and leisure time in historical contexts.
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