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Prof. Juliet Schor | 4-day workweek, consumerism and the climate crisis
Prof. Juliet Schor | 4-day workweek, consumerism and the climate crisis
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Feb 14, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
In this episode of the Beverage Report, Raza Rasool discusses the 4-day workweek, consumerism, and sustainability with Prof. Juliet Schor. We explore the success of the 4-day work week pilot in the UK, its implications, and potential barriers to implementation. As well as, exploring the impact of global crises on consumer behavior and transitioning to greater sustainability.
Juliet Schor is an economist and sociologist at Boston College. Schor’s research focuses on work, consumption, and climate change. A graduate of Wesleyan University, Schor received her Ph.D. in economics at the University of Massachusetts. Before joining Boston College, she taught at Harvard University for 17 years, in the Department of Economics and the Committee on Degrees in Women's Studies. Schor's most recent project is researching trials of companies who are implementing four day workweeks. Schor’s previous books include the national best-seller The Overspent American.
Juliet Schor is an economist and sociologist at Boston College. Schor’s research focuses on work, consumption, and climate change. A graduate of Wesleyan University, Schor received her Ph.D. in economics at the University of Massachusetts. Before joining Boston College, she taught at Harvard University for 17 years, in the Department of Economics and the Committee on Degrees in Women's Studies. Schor's most recent project is researching trials of companies who are implementing four day workweeks. Schor’s previous books include the national best-seller The Overspent American.
Released:
Feb 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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