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November 1986, Vol. 109, No.
11
Preferred hours of work
and corresponding earnings
Most workers are satisfied with the number of hours they currently work, although about 1 of 4— especially young people and low earners— would prefer more hours and more money; very few would trade income for leisure time.
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