How working time reduction affects jobs and wages

C-Tier
Journal: Economics Letters
Year: 2010
Volume: 106
Issue: 1
Pages: 61-63

Authors (2)

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Abstract

In 1996, by law the maximum standard workweek in Portugal was reduced from 44 h to 40 h. We find that for workers involved this change reduced the job separation rate and increased hourly wages, keeping monthly earnings approximately constant. The working hours reduction also affected workers working less than 40 h per week; they were more likely to lose their job.

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RePEc Handle
repec:eee:ecolet:v:106:y:2010:i:1:p:61-63
Journal Field
General
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-29