What Is a Work Week?

The video discusses the relationship between work hours and productivity, noting that more time in the office doesn't necessarily lead to higher productivity. It highlights global evidence suggesting shorter workweeks can boost productivity and reduce unemployment. In the US, a political debate is ongoing about increasing the official workweek from 30 to 40 hours, which ties into the Affordable Care Act. The proposed change aims to give employers more flexibility but may undermine the healthcare mandate, with potential legal challenges ahead.

What is the general consensus among social scientists regarding shorter workweeks?

• They think shorter workweeks can enhance productivity.

• They are indifferent to the length of workweeks.

• They believe longer workweeks are more beneficial.

• They believe shorter workweeks decrease productivity.

What change did Mitch McConnell propose regarding the workweek?

• Maintaining the workweek at 30 hours

• Reducing the workweek to 20 hours

• Increasing the workweek to 40 hours

• Increasing the workweek to 50 hours

How might changing the definition of a workweek affect employers according to Republicans?

• It would provide more flexibility in setting work hours.

• It would force them to hire more employees.

• It would limit their ability to set work hours.

• It would increase their operational costs.

What is the Obama administration's concern about altering the 30-hour workweek?

• It would strengthen the employer mandate.

• It would undermine the employer mandate.

• It would have no impact on the employer mandate.

• It would make the health care plan more feasible.

Who might ultimately decide the definition of a workweek in the U.S.?

• The Senate

• The President

• The Courts

• The Employers