How could a reduction in working time benefit our economy?

Alfie Stirling on talkRADIO

16 September 2019

Head of Economics, Alfie Stirling, spoke to talkRADIO about NEF research showing how a reduction in working time could boost productivity.

Campaigns Shorter working week

Topics Work & pay Macroeconomics

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