Europeans Are Working Even Less, and Not by Choice
Synopsis by WSJ Jul 24 22
Their average workweek has declined since the pandemic, while in the U.S. it has grown; trimmed hours and ...Read full articleWSJ: Europeans Are Working Even Less, and Not by Choice
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