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Reducing working hours: American workers' salvation?


Abstract: An examination of the basic rationale behind policies intended to reduce the standard workweek, and an explanation of why these policies are likely to be less effective at boosting employment than proponents claim.

Keywords: Hours of labor; Employment (Economic theory);

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Part of Series: Economic Commentary

Publication Date: 1996

Issue: Sep

Order Number: 1