When Stalin Killed the Weekend (with The Happiness Lab)
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
The Danish Work Week Experiment and Social Clubs
Denmark implemented a shorter work week post-World War II to engage more women in the workforce. This initiative led to increased social time due to synchronous free time in the afternoon, fostering the development of numerous social clubs and athletic groups. Research indicates that Danes are generally happy, ranking high in the World Happiness Report, often being one of the top countries, potentially attributing their happiness to their social structure and time-off practices.
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