Ask Prof Wolff: Why Capitalism Overworks Us

A Patron of Economic Update asks: “Dear Prof. Wolff, Could you talk about the various effects of overwork on the economy, From the perspective of workers, the employers who push it, and the economy as a whole. I would also like to ask about the various responses to Overwork such as the Chinese “lying flat“ movement, and Japanese hikikomori (who have withdrawn from society) and Karoshi (death by overworking).“ This is Professor Richard Wolff’s video response. Submit your own question to be considered for a video response by Prof. Wolff on Patreon: