Shortened Workweek

As late as 1970, futurists were predicting that a 3-day workweek would be the norm by the 1990s. Articles of the day imagined that the biggest problem we would have in the 1990s would be figuring out what to do with all that free time. This has obviously not been the case because of the demand for consumer goods soon after World War II. The baby boom also created new demands. Hours were increased and wages …

…such things as parks and nature. The reliance of T.V. and videogames and environment degenerative things would be reduced and in effect the environment would become cleaner. Finally by reducing the standard of work per week, Americans will live happier. Stress would be down. Parents could spend more time with their kids and family. People would have more leisure time to relax and better contribute to the society. Overall life would just be better.