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France: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

May 7, 2007 - 9:11 am
Bryan
2007-05-07 11:09:42

Let’s do the math with the numbers presented.

The French work week is 35 hrs.
The French work year is 46 weeks.
The French “productivity” is $49.00

35 * 46 = 1610 * 49 = $78,890 per worker.

The US work week is 40 hrs.
The US work year is 50 weeks.
The US “productivity” is $48.30

40 * 50 = 2000 * 48.3 = $96,600 per worker.