Technology and automation has led to much greater efficiencies and output for every human in the workforce over the last 50 years. How come this hasn’t led globally to less working hours or a shorter work week for the average worker? 794 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.52K August 16, 2021 0 Comments EDIT: Replace ‘every human in the workforce’ with ‘most people’. I agree efficiency has not been gained equally across all professions. In: Economics 36 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted August 17, 2021 0 Comments Because then businesses would have to pay people for productivity, not hours. Hours work out more predictable and cheaper. You are viewing 1 out of 36 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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