Average Quote by Niall Ferguson
“Today, the average Korean works a thousand hours more a year than the average German. A thousand. ... That is the end of the Great Divergence.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Great Divergence, Foreign Affairs, 2020
Korea’s extreme work hours illustrate a widening productivity gap between nations.
In simple terms: Korea works far longer than Germany, widening economic disparity.
Balance work with well‑being.
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When to use this quote
- corporate policy
- national labor standards
- personal health
- family time
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Questions to Reflect On
- Can productivity increase without longer hours?
- What cultural shifts could reduce overwork?
High hours can harm health and innovation; efficiency matters more than length.