Analyse des effets économiques de la semaine comprimée et des horaires flexibles sur l’entreprise An analysis of the economic effects of compressed and variable work week upon industry

Abstract

This theoretical article examines the economic effects of compressed and variable work week upon industry. After a definition of the terms of a review of relevant literature, it presents a model which provides some insight into the reasons why management has often taken the initiative in proposing such changes in working hours. It then develops a testable theoretical and empirical model concerning the effects of changes in the work week upon productivity costs and profits in industry.