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First published in 1934, this Routledge Library Editions title examines the effects of a shorter working week on unemployment and productivity through original research conducted in the early 1930s. Based on an enquiry by the International Association for Social Progress, the book provides historical analysis and empirical evidence from a pivotal period in labour studies. Essential reading for students of business studies and human resource management seeking to understand the relationship between working hours, employment levels, and workplace efficiency from a foundational academic perspective.

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Original research on shorter working week effects conducted in the 1930s by the author.

Routledge Library Editions reprint makes this 1934 publication accessible to modern scholars.

Explores the connection between reduced working hours and unemployment rates in early industrial economies.

Covers productivity impacts alongside labour market analysis in the two-shift system framework.

Suited for students and researchers in business studies, HR management, and labour history.

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17 May 2017
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