Changing Times

Examining time-use patterns across twenty countries since the 1960s, Jonathan Gershuny analyzes 120,000 survey-diary accounts to reveal how societal behaviors have evolved in relation to economic development. His insights challenge traditional National Accounting classifications of work, proposing a fresh perspective on the economics and sociology of time. This comprehensive study highlights the interplay between daily life and economic changes, laying the groundwork for future research in this area.