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? 858 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question91.40K 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 16, 2021 0 Comments Because countries run into debt to fund their militaries and their welfare states to support for the poor and the extremely rich classes. So people need to work more comparatively to pay for that debt. You are viewing 1 out of 36 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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