Work-Life Balance in Rich Countries: Why It's Getting Worse
For decades, high-income nations were seen as the gold standard for quality of life. Strong economies, advanced technology, and high wages were supposed to translate into healthier work schedules, more leisure time, and greater personal freedom. Yet paradoxically, in many rich countries today, work-life balance is deteriorating rather than improving.
For decades, high-income nations were seen as the gold standard for quality of life. Strong economies, advanced technology, and high wages


















