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Post-pandemic return to work is a perfect opportunity to move to a four-day week

  • Written by David Spencer, Professor of Economics and Political Economy, University of Leeds
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The gradual easing of lockdowns and social restrictions opens the possibility of a welcome return to pre-pandemic habits. This might mean trips to the cinema, eating in restaurants, or attending a large wedding. For millions of people, it will also mean reverting to a pattern of work that includes regular stints in the...