Swedish economists warn shorter workweek erodes purchasing power

Two Swedish employer-group economists argue that a general reduction in working hours without a corresponding pay cut would reduce purchasing power, contradicting advocates who claim salary can be maintained. The piece is an opinion column, not a policy change, but signals employer-side resistance to workweek reduction proposals in Sweden.

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