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I'm sure in favor of the US moving the federal workweek to 36 hours and encouraging 4x9. - Reducing the supply of labor can be expected to push up wages a litt
by mlyle 5y ago
I'm sure in favor of the US moving the federal workweek to 36 hours and encouraging 4x9.
- Reducing the supply of labor can be expected to push up wages a little. (And lacks some of the distortions that playing with the minimum wage does-- though minimum wages are also necessary).
- It's a good hedge against automation.
- It's a massive improvement in quality of life for the entire population.
- It's not that big of a hit on total productivity in most jobs. (But some things, like retail/restaurant/etc that need coverage still will require more people, helping the other points).
- Less commuting, etc, will stretch our road infrastructure a little further and reduce fossil fuel usage a little.