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Podcast: The Money with Katie Show
Episode: America’s Issues with Time Off, the 9-5, and the Future of Work
Description: America has defaulted to the 40-hour workweek for nearly 90 years. But why do US employees work more than any other industrialized nation? Is it the #LoveOfTheGrind…or something else? And, could less work and more vacation allow for the same level of productivity?We're joined by economist Daniel Hamermesh from the National Bureau of Economic Research to analyze some theories as well as possible solutions for shifting our approach to work.Transcripts, resources, show credits, and more can be found at https://moneywithkatie.com/america-time-off-vacations-9-5-future. Learn more about your ad...