Some people argue that, beyond granting more leisure time for workers, a four-day work week would actually increase productivity because when there’s less time to work, there’s less time to waste. Which comes closest to your view?

Some people argue that, beyond granting more leisure time for workers, a four‑day work week would actually increase productivity because when there’s less time to work, there’s less time to waste. Which comes closest to your view? Published on June 23, 2017 → Survey conducted on June 23, 2017 on 5115 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

I would be more productive with a four-day work week

38%

I would be no more or no less productive with a four-day work week

21%

I would be less productive with a four-day work week

Not applicable: I work shifts

Not applicable: I work part-time or not at all

18%

Not sure

13%

I would be more productive with a four-day work week

38%

I would be no more or no less productive with a four-day work week

21%

I would be less productive with a four-day work week

Not applicable: I work shifts

Not applicable: I work part-time or not at all

18%

Not sure

13%

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