Friday is the New Saturday: How a Four-Day Working Week Will Save the Economy by

Description: Friday is the New Saturday by Dr Pedro Gomes A groundbreaking book on how and why the status quo of the 5-day week must change FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A groundbreaking book on how and why the status quo of the 5-day week must change. The four-day working weeks implementation is a civilisational step, desirable both for the economy and for the benefit of humanity. It will unshackle humankind, propelling our productivity and innovation, and giving us the freedom to flourish. Friday Is the New Saturday makes a compelling, provocative and timely case for a paradigm shift in how the vast majority of us spend our time. Drawing on an eclectic range of economic theory, history and data, Pedro Gomes argues convincingly that a four-day working week will bring about a powerful economic renewal for the benefit of all society – for every worker, every firm and every industry. Engagingly written, the books narrative is structured around the ideas of a quartet of economic historys greatest thinkers from across the ideological spectrum – John Maynard Keynes, Joseph Schumpeter, Karl Marx and Friedrich Hayek. Through these figures, Pedro also offers readers an introduction to the subject he loves, showing how economics can help us to make sense of and navigate our lives. AUTHOR: Pedro Gomes is Reader in Economics at Birkbeck, University of London. He studied for his BSC in Economics in his home town of Lisbon and received his PhD from LSE in 2010. A leading researcher on public sector employment his work has influenced policy makers globally. He lives in London. Author Biography PEDRO GOMES is Reader in Economics at Birkbeck, University of London. He studied for his BSC in Economics in his home town of Lisbon and received his PhD from LSE in 2010. A leading researcher on public sector employment his work has influenced policy makers globally. He lives in London. Review Fingers crossed that this book will shake up the five-day working week. -- Sir Christopher Pissorides[This] book should be on the bookshelves of every socially curious reader. -- Pietro GaribaldiRooting his arguments in the writings of the greatest economists is a brilliant … device: not only does it confer the seal of scholarship to Gomes work, but it also shows that one does not need to be a leftist to see the economic case for the four-day working week. -- Francesco CaselliIn the 20th century, the five-day working week replaced the six-day week … Pedro Gomes book provides considerable food for thought about moving to the next stage. -- Rachel Ngai Long Description THE FIVE-DAY WORKING WEEK MUST CHANGE: HERES HOW. Fingers crossed that this book will shake up the five-day working week. Sir Christopher Pissarides, 2010 Nobel Laureate in Economics Friday is the New Saturdaymakes a compelling, provocative and timely case for societal change.Drawing on an eclectic range of economic theory, history and data, Dr Pedro Gomes argues that a four-day working week will bring about a powerful economic renewal for the benefit of all society. It will stimulate demand, productivity, innovation and wages, whilst reducing unemployment and crushing populist movements. The arguments come from both the left and right of the political spectrum to show that a polarised society can still find common ground. In the 1800s, people in the West worked six days each week, resting on Sundays. In the 1900s, firms began to give workers Saturdays off as well, realising that a two-day weekend helped the economy. In the 2000s, Friday will become the new Saturday, and we will never look back. Review Quote Fingers crossed that this book will shake up the five-day working week. Details ISBN0750996846 Pages 288 Year 2021 ISBN-10 0750996846 ISBN-13 9780750996846 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2021-08-10 UK Release Date 2021-08-10 Country of Publication United Kingdom Publisher The History Press Ltd Imprint The History Press Ltd Place of Publication Stroud AU Release Date 2021-08-10 NZ Release Date 2021-08-10 Author Dr Pedro Gomes Subtitle How a Four-Day Working Week Will Save the Economy DEWEY 331.25722 Audience General Alternative 9781803996615 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133485357;

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